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This act made importing and exporting good to and from the colonies.
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After multiple battles, the French and British sign the Treaty of Paris, which forfeit a large amount of French land.
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Put a tax on printed items such as books. This was the first step toward the revolution.
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Colonists began to mob and provoked a group of British soldiers to fire on them. It became a rallying point for the who wanted freedom. Also caused higher British military occupation in colonies.
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Put a tax on tea in the colonies. This lead to protests such as the Boston tea party.
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The British levied tea taxes on the colonists. Tensions continued to rise between the colonies and Britain.
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Introduced multiple acts that took away the Ports and allowed any soldier to live where ever and whenever. This was a direct response to the Boston tea party. These acts created further tensions.
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Gathered to respond to the intolerable acts. A draft of what the congress saw fit was voted on.
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The British push militant force into the heart of the colonies, but were thwarted by the colonists.
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The declaration of independence was sent to the king. This was the final straw and war broke out.
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Multiple defeats lead to Washington and his troops to be trapped in Valley Forge. This winter was tough and cost the army many lives.
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John Burgoyne and his men march south from Canada into New York and was defeated decisively at Saratoga. Tipped the war in the favor of the Continental Army.
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The British were trapped within Yorktown by the French navy and the continental army. This was the final straw for the British and they all but surrenders.
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This document was prepared by the continental congress to outline the laws of the new country.
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After a draft was made, the continental congress saw fit to sign and make these laws into a reality.
