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French and Indian War
The British went to war against the French over land in the Ohio River Valley. The British won the war and gained land in North America. -
The Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 said that colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains. This land was reserved for the Native Americans. Colonists were unhappy with this proclamation. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act taxed sugar, coffee, and cloth imported form England. The taxes were a way to pay off debt from the French & Indian War. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act taxed all paper goods from England. Colonists met at the Stamp Act Congress and decided to boycott British goods. -
King George III repeals the Stamp Act
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Townshend Act
After repealing the Stamp Act, Parliament passed the Townshend Act, which taxed glass, tea, paper, paint. This was a way to show control over the colonies.