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The British had made this a tax for Americans to tax them for legal documents, newspapers, playing cards, and any printed material. A phrase used during this time was "No taxation without representation". This act was made to help pay off British debt from the Seven Years' War and to cover costs of maintaining the British troops in North America.
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Seven British soldiers shot into a crowd, killing 5 and wounding 6, and angering the entire colony. The incident took place on King Street. Even though the 6 soldiers were tried for murder, John Adams tried to defend them. -
The Boston Tea Party represented a significant act of Colonial Defiance against British Rule and was a pivotal step towards the American Revolution. This was also a result of no taxation without representation. The harbor was closed down until the destroyed tea was paid for. -
The Acts were passed by the British Parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party in December 1773. The intention was to punish Massachusetts and specifically Boston for the rebellion by putting in severe restrictions on that colony's government and economy. This event also led to the Battle of Lexington and Concord. -
An accomplishment of this event was that they adopted the Declaration of Independence. The Congress had secured foreign alliances (an alliance with France). They acted as the national government for colonies during the American Revolution.
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The American patriots were defeated in the battle, and the British took the victory. There were a total of 5,400 forces engaged in battle. 1,532 total were injured and or dead. -
The majority of Delegates signed the official engrossed copy on August 2nd, 1776. This document discussed things such as equality, unalienable rights (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness), consent of the governed, and the right of the people to alter or abolish the government. All of the things listed went against King George III to justify the separation from him. -
The plan for the battle involved 3 columns of American troops crossing the river, and Washington would make the main attack on the north with his troops. The Americans surprised the Hussians with a surprise attack. The battle ended with the surrender of nearly 900 Hussian troops. -
This was a devastating American Revolutionary War defeat in South Carolina. Gates' army had suffered from illnesses and fatigue because of the long march and poor logistical support. Since both armies began a night march, they had a chance of colliding. -
In this battle, American and French forces were led by none other than George Washington. After weeks of trench warfare, the British finally surrendered. The French navy in this battle was commanded by the Comte de Grasse.
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The signing of the Treaty of Paris by the United States and Great Britain officially ended the American Revolutionary War. Territorial boundaries included the Northern Boundary, Western Boundary, and fishing rights. The treaty also addressed issues with debt owed to Britain. -
The Constitution was drafted in Philadelphia during the Constitutional Convention. The Constitution Ratification marked the start of the United States' government. The Ratification occurred through conventions in each state.
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This compromise had come from some fundamental disagreements between the Northern and Southern States regarding the status of enslaved people. This agreement was proposed by James Madison. However, this compromise postponed some meaningful discussions about abolishing slavery.
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The purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to revise the Articles of Confederation. It was held at the Independence Hall in Philadelphia. This convention was held in secret to prevent the public from pressuring the delegates so that they could speak freely.
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The Bill of Rights was drafted by James Madison. One reason it was created was to limit the power of the federal government. It guarantees the rights of freedom of speech, religion, and the press.