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Virginia Code
Virginia code makes all non-christian servants entering colony enslaved and all enslaved become property -
Rhode Island
Rhode Island forbids clandestine importation of Indian and black enslaved -
Establishment of Georgia
King George creates a Charter for poor people. Colony was supposed to act as a shield for South Carolina -
Stono rebellion
A Catholic governor in Florida promised freedom to fugitive slaves that came to fight for him. -
Proclamation line
Create to uphold a "promise" between the Iroquois and Delaware, that is to have a colony with no English Settlers. Colonists just finish fighting for that land, and now they were being kicked out of it. -
Currency act
English colonies can no longer use their own currency. They must instead use British money. -
Sugar act
Established Vice admiralty courts to enforce the navigation acts. Also replaced the Mollases Act of 1733, except now it encompassed more than just molasses -
Quartering act
The colonists has to provide for English soldiers -
Stamp act
First tax directed towards American Colonies. Items that are to be taxed must bear a stamp on them. Violators will be tried and convicted in Vice Admiralty courts -
Boston massacre
Shots were fired in Boston, no one knows who started it. 7 people die as a result. -
Tea act
Create to give a monopoly to East India Trading Company. Removed import tax from England. -
Boston tea party
Bostinians would not let the tea be unlocked. If the tea was brought on the land, then it would then be considered theirs.
