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French Indian War
The French Indian War The highlights of the French & Indian War, also known as the 7-Years War. -
The Proclamtion Act of 1763
In the fall of 1763, a royal decree was issued that prohibited the North American colonists from establishing or maintaining settlements west of an imaginary line running down the crest of the Appalachian Mountains. Learn more HERE! -
The Sugar Act
Under the Sugar andd Molasses Act, colonial merchants had been required to pay a tax of six pence per gallon on the importation of foreign molasses. Click the link to understand more about The Sugar Act of 1764. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was an act of the Parliament of Great Britain that imposed a direct tax on the colonies of British America and required that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper produced in London. Click the link to get more information about The Stamp Act -
The Quartering Act
in 1765, Parliament passes the Quartering Act, outlining the locations and conditions in which British soldiers are to find room and board in the American colonies. -
The Townsend Acts
Learn more about the Townshend Acts here! Designed to collect revenue from the colonists in America by putting customs duties on imports of glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre invloved citizens of Bostion and the Red Coats! Some saw this as just a little tussle in the streets. Click on the link above to see what really caused the brawl. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party is one of the better known events that happened during the colonization of America. The Sons of Liberty dressed up like indians and threw every crate of tea over board in the harbor. Who wants crumpetts!? -
The Coersive Acts
The Coersive Acts, also known as the Intolerable Acts, was founded after the Boston Tea Party incident. -
Continental Congress
The Continental Congress was a convention of delegates called together from the Thirteen Colonies that became the governing body of the United States during the American Revolution. Learn more about the The Continental Congress by clicking on the link. -
Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord was famous for the "Shot Heard Round the World." This sparked the start of the American Revolution. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle actually occured at Breed's Hill! Foind out more information HERE!
