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The French and Indian war started in 1754 and lasted until 1763. The war was ended by the treaty of paris. A link here shows some videos on it -
The proclamation of 1763 was issued by King George III. It established a new administrative structure for the new territories in North America. It also enforced new rules for the people living in North America. Here is a link for a video about the proclamation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKNTBHmWOyA -
The sugar act cut the molasses from 6-3 pence per gallon. It also prohibited all importation of rum. It taxed a bunch of the products as well. A video link is right here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYFLEZ3SkFE -
The stamp act made colonists pay for stamps on each of their pieces of paper and other things. They gave them no opinion and they could only protest and revolt. The colonists had no approval of this tax. Here is a video link for it, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFVAvYw8-4w -
The quartering act made it so that colonists had to give food, water, and shelter to british troops. They also had no say in this just like the stamp act. They also had to provide transportation to the troops. Here is a video link for it,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQabUfizDjc -
The Townshend acts were a series of taxes that were to help fund the british army. Like the others the colonists did not have a say in any of these. They are named after the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Here is the video link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKGSda3sEVU -
The Boston massacre is where 3 people were killed by British sentries. They were guarding the Boston customs house but they got too rough and shot people. While killing 3 they also injured 8, 2 of which mortally. Here is the link for the video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1NRTmVOtV4 -
The act was to reduce the massive amount of tea in the British East India company because they were struggling financially. Thats about it on this one idk what to put. Here is a video link for the topic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF5DWOCZ7HY -
The boston tea party was where the colonists rebelled by dumping around 1 million dollars of tea in the harbor. Thats 1 million dollars back then but today it would be around 25 million dollars. The colonists were done with the taxes and having to take care of british troops so they rebelled. Here is the link for the video on the topic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cT_Z0KGhP8 -
The intolerable acts made trials in the colonies difficult, closed down their harbor, and let soldiers stay in their homes. The people thought that it was a violation of their rights. They had no say in this decision. Here is a video link for the topic, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEd9XU52Vhw -
The FCG was the meeting of people of the 13 colonies to come up with ideas on how the country will work and how the government will work. They first meeted in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. They found ways for everyone to be equal and happy. They also raised the army and oversaw everything about war. -
The battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle of the American revolution. It is where they defied the british authority and outnumbered them and won. The battle lasted around 10 minutes. The colonists had around 50 casualties, while the british had around 75. -
The second continental congress was formed in 1775. This is where John Hancock was elected president of congress and George Washington as commander-in-chief. They acted as a national provisional government until the Articles of Confederation were ratified. Next year they approved the Declaration of Independence. -
the americans were defeated in the battle of bunker hill against the british. Even though the british won they still sustained over twice as many casualties. after the battle the patriots returned to boston. even though they lost the americans still took out many troops so it shows that they can hold their ground. -
The Olive branch petition was on July 5th 1775. It was sent to the king as a last attempt at trying to make peace and not go to war. The document was reviewed and it was signed 3 days later. It was too late though because the king already declared war before it got to him. -
The book Common Sense by Thomas Paine was published on January 10th 1776. It stated two main points one of which being independence from England. The other being the formation of the democratic republic. The book had sold over 120,000 copies as of April that same year. -
The Declaration of Independence was published on July 4th, 1776. The Declaration states the principles of which our government and us as Americans are based on. An example would be the unalienable rights that we have as Americans. The Declaration also stated that we are free people from Britain. -
The Battle of New York was on August 27th, 1776. It was a crushing defeat for the Americans. Britain was now able to a valuable port until the war was finished. There were only 76 casualties for this battle. -
The Battle of Trenton was fought on December 26th, 1776. It was big for the Americans because they were able to restore morale and confidence with a big win. Compared to other battles this one suffer not as many casualties. During the battle the Americans managed to steal food and clothing. -
The american defeat the british at saratoga which was a big win. it boasted morale and their confidence. It also helped them secure support for the war. the british lost around 1,500 men while the colonists lost around 800. -
The encampment of Valley Forge took place on December 19th, 1777. They had to stay there due to lack of supplies. These supplies included clothing, medicine, food, etc. Hundreds of soldiers died from hunger, the cold, and being sick. -
The battle of Monmouth was on June 28th, 1778. It was by far the biggest battle of the war. The british suffered far less casualties so the americans lost in this battle. It was a turning point in the war because the british switched up their attack strategy. -
the americans won another battle where the british surrendered his army of around 8000 men. It was one of the biggest battles that led the colonists to independence. the british lost around 5 times the amount of troops in the battle compared to the colonists. -
The Treaty of Paris was on September 3rd, 1783. It officially ended the American revolution with the Americans victorious. The Treaty was harsh to France due to them not getting as much out of it as America and Britain.