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Start of the French and Indian war, provided Great Britain territory.
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Regulated tease of empire and enabled mother country to profit from colonies overseas.
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Helped replenish finances after 30 years war.
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United colonies against Britain’s actions. British fired on colonists.
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Shipped tea straight to colonies without England.
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The first way the the colonists fought back against the British. Dumped tea in the Boston harbor. They didn’t want taxed tea, even though it was still cheaper.
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This closed the port of Boston, and broke apart Massachusetts bay. Caused by the Boston tea party.
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America wanted to split from Britain. Declared americas independence, or took steps towards it. Broke apart from Britain. Was ratified years later.
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“Shot heard around the world”. Americans supported the cause of independence. Caused by British seizing supplies In concord.
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Started due to Britains intolerable acts. This was another step towards independence from Britain.
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Britain taxing and treating the colonies a specific way. Unified the colonies to fight together.
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Further steps towards independence, pushed morale due to the defeat of the British.
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This was a cold battle. Hundreds died due to disease. Was caused due to food shortages. British was stealing supplies. More steps forwards independence.
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This battle was to hold them back until they got more supplies and reinforcements. Birth of the new nation.
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Allowed the states to bypass laws by the Congress/articles of confederation. Unified the states.
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Focused on government practices, and split the branches.