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Alexa and Grace Revolution 1754-1763
The French and Indian war started because the French and American Indians were tired of the British taking their land. The French and American Indians worked together to try to get the British out of America. After seven years England won the war. -
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Alexa and Grace The Royal Proclamation 1763
Since England controlled most of North America colonists headed west into new areas.When King George heard of this he said no one could move west of the Appalachian Mountains. This was because the Britains would have to spend more money to keep people safe. -
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Alexa and Grace The Quartering Act 1765
Colonists were forced to provide living quarters for British soldiers. -
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Alexa and Grace The Stamp Act 1765
King George hated losing money. He thought of an idea to get some cash after spending so much on the French and Indian war. The colonists should be taxed.The king declared that all papers should be taxed.England sent soldiers to control the protests. The king cancelled The Stamp Act. in 1766. -
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Alexa and Grace THe Townshend Acts 1767
The British government official, Charles Townshend , hoped to lower taxes, but England still needed money so more taxes for the colonists seemed like the only solution. The king sent soldiers to enforce acts that taxed tea, glass, paper, and lead. Colonists boycotted british goods. -
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Alexa and Grace The Boston Massacre 1770
One March evening, an angry mob approached british soldiers on patrol in Boston. The colonists threw slush balls at the soldiers. The redcoats opened fire. Five Americans were killed and lots more were wounded. -
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Alexa and Grace The Tea Act 1773
The king ruled that the colonists could only buy tea from the British East India Company. The colonists liked the British tea, but they didn't like paying more for it. Smugglers sneaked illegal tea into the colonies at every chance. -
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Alexa and Grace The Boston Tea Party 1773
On a December night, several colonists disguised as American Indians, sneaked on three ships carrying tea and dumped ninety thousand pounds of tea into the Boston Harbor. This sent a strong message to England: No taxation without representation. King George was outraged. This act was a huge step toward the American Revolution. -
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Alexa and Grace The Intolerable Acts 1774
The king got extremely mad and made even more rules. He closed the Boston Harbor for business.