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Went on for 9 years but is called the seven year war, it was the final colonial war
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End of the French and Indian war. Used to calm the fear of the indians
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Tax on Sugar and Molasses
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First government attempt to assert government authority of colonies.
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An act stating that great Britain has all authority of the colonies.
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Taxes on glass, paint, oil, lead, paper, and tea were applied with the design of raising £40,000 a year for the administration of the colonies.
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Act making colonist unable to import goods and pay taxes
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Colonist riot against British soldiers and the British soldier fire at a crowed and kill five people.
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A ship called the gaspee was baited into shallow waters and attacked
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The colonist throw tea boxes into the water because of the anger the taxes have given them
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The prohibition of trade with Britain
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The first order of business for the first continental congress
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The second continental congress was a convention of delegates from the thirteen colonies
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George Washington is named the commander in chief
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The U.S Constitution is signed