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Thomas Jefferson's Birth
Thomas Jefferson was born. -
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Seven Years' War
This war was the first major conflict of the world. It was also called the French and Indian War. -
Proclamation Act
The British would not let the colonists fight the indians by going past the Appalachian Mountains. -
Americans Receive Taxes
After the Seven Years' War, Britain tried to make the U.S. pay off their debts. Most of the debt was protecting them. -
Sugar Act
This put a tax on sugar. Sugar was very cheap. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was a tax on government stamps. This put a tax on the cheapest thing, stamps. -
Townshend Revenue Acts
Britain levied taxes on most good and items. The economy was very prosperous. -
Boston Massacre
Colonists and british soldiers broke in a fight and 5 Bostonians were killed. This happened late at night and changed Massachusetts. -
Intolerable Act
The Intolerable Act was when Britain spent a lot of money on troops and stuff for themselves. Very little people and states got money and goods. -
Tea Act
Britain put taxes back on tea and many other goods. this was a very poor time for all of the people. -
Boston Tea Party
Bostonians dressed like Mohawk Indians and threw tea into the Boston Harbor from a ship. This was to show resistance. -
Boston Port Act
This was when Britain discontinued shipping. Also discontinuing goods sales on the coast. -
Administration of Justice Act
This was when there was an act for the people who were convicted of crimes. This was very important. -
Massachusetts Government Act
This act was to help govern the province better. It helped control the colonists. -
Quartering Act
This act made soldiers be quartered in barracks. It controlled the soldiers more. -
Quebec Act
This was to help the government of Quebec. It also made it more stable. -
Declarotory Act
Britain took all control from the USA,
