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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was an act enforced on the colonies by the British that placed taxes on a variety of products including stamps and paper. It was an attempt to raise money in order to get rid of the huge debt on the British Empire that was accumulated during the seven years war/french and indian war. -
Protest of the stamp act
a lot of Americans started to go against the stamp act, including women, it starts with protest, but the king refuses. So once it comes into play, everyone starts disobeying it and choosing not to buy british goods that have been taxed. This mass movement caused the british not to get the money they needed to repay the French and indian war debt, so more acts come like the Tea Act, Quartering act and intolerable acts. -
Gaspee Affair
After the British ship “Gaspee” ran aground near Rhode Island. Members of the Sons of Liberty captured the entire crew ad forced them to watch as they burned and looted the ship. The ship was targeted because its captain was notorious for confiscating goods illegally after the stamp act was passed. -
Commites of correspodence
In 1773, commites were formed to organize against the british, the most famous being the first continental congress -
Boston Tea Party
In 1773 around 100 or so colonists went to the Boston harbor and dumped tea to protest the new taxes and the British’s monopoly on tea. -
Corecive acts
A series of acts set by England after the Boston Tea Party, in 1774. Sometimes called the intolerable acts; the Boston Port act on June 1st, 1774. It shut down the Boston Harbor until the colonist paid back all the money that was lost during the Boston tea party. The quartering act passed in June 2nd, 1774. Which stated that a British solider could live in anybody’s house, inn, et cetera and the owner would have to pay. The Administration of justice act stated that British officials would be -
Quebec Act
Since Quebec fell under control of the British with the signing of the treaty of Paris. The British passed an act to have the French people of Quebec happier, it allowed the Roman Catholic church to have recognition, French civil code was used, Boundaries were extended and people, especially in Massachusetts felt outraged. -
First continental congress
56 representatives from 12 colonies met to discuss how to combat the British. This resistance took the form of boycotting British goods and other non violent forms of protest. -
George washington appointed genral
In 1775 George washington was appointed Commander in cheif and general of the army, a poistion held by the current president of the United States of America. He was one of our founding fathers and helped greatly to bring the british ruling over us to an end. -
Paul Revere's ride
When news that the British were attempting to seize weapons outside Boston reached the ears of the patriots, they sent Paul Revere to alert the local militia and warn of the attack. -
Battle of lexington and concord
Patriots caught win of a British plan to Destroy American Ammunition in Concord so they sent Paul Revere to alert the local militia. The militia and the British fought a small skirmish at Lexington until the militia retreated. The British were then swarmed with militia in Concord and suffered heavy losses. -
Battle of bunker hill
British soldiers landed on Charlestown heights, Massachusetts to land a “surprise” attack on the rebels, Americans knew of this, so they built a fortification on Breed’s hill, near bunker hill. The American’s had a good defense, but after a hard hand to hand struggle they were driven out. -
Olive branch petition
In july 1775, the colonists created a petition called the olive branch petition. It reassured American loyalty to the king, unfortunately he rejected it and then came the war.
British pulled out of Virginia: In 1775, an attack tworads governor Dunmore ensues, as he was a -
Proclamation for Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition
After the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the British released a document that stated that the colonists were rebelling and that they should be punished. It stated that the colonists would pay for their crimes. -
British Pulled out of virgina
In 1775, an attack tworads governor Dunmore ensues, as he was a supporter of british’s side and clashed with the colonists often, so eventually they came for him and he ran away back to Great Britian. -
Common sencse published
Published in January, 1776. The pamphlet, common sense challenged british, written by Thomas Paine, it was the first document to openly ask for independence from England. It placed blame for the colonists suffering directly on England. -
British evacute boston
on march 17, 1776, George Washington leads troops to set up fortifications near the outskirts of boston, eventually the british notice what he’s doing. They try to find some way to have a defense, but as a storm sets inj, they realize it gives the americans plenty of time to finish, since they’re defenseless a bunch of troops and loyalists escape. -
Second Continental Congress
A meeting of delegates who met at the state house in Philadelphia. It was looked over by John Hancock. Notable members included: Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Sam Adams, John Adams, and Richard Hennery Lee. First met May, 1775. -
Writing of Declaration of independence
The Declaration was written by Thomas Jefferson after a meeting of the continental congress in Philadelphia. It was then edited by the committee and later signed after Independence was voted. -
Declartion of independence
When the colonists decided on becoming independent, a Committee was formed to create the declaration of independence. Two days later on July 4th after Thomas Jefferson had completed the document and it was approved and signed by the committee.
