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Parliament passed this act in order to regulate colonial trade and manufacturing. Smuggling was common however, and this act was not super strictly enforced. -
The war ultimately ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763. This caused great Britain to gain a lot of territory in North America. -
Put taxes on items such as newspapers and pamphlets. "No taxation without representation", the colonists believed parliament had no right to tax these things. -
British soldiers opened fire on a group of colonists throwing rocks/snowballs at them. Only 5 were killed, yet it was deemed a "massacre". -
The tea act was passed with no intent on raising any taxes on the colonies, yet still sparked protests. -
Colonists were protesting the recent tax out on tea, and threw cargo of tea into the Boston Harbor. Parliament later passed harsh laws in hopes to punish the entire state of Massachusetts. -
Consisted of things such as the Port Bill which closed the Boston port, the Quartering Acts, and the Administration of Justice Act. -
Representatives gathered from the 12 colonies in Philadelphia to discuss how to respond to the events that took place in Boston, Massachusetts. -
This was the beginning of the American Revolution, when colonists and British troops first clashed, This resulted in the Second Continental Congress. -
Met shortly after Lexington and Concord and also set up a Continental army with George Washington being in charge. -
When the Declaration of Independence was issued, it officially stated the United States disconnection politically with Great Britain. This is what ultimately deemed the United States an independent nation. -
This battle was the first major turning point for the American Revolution, as the Americans came out victorious over the British. This caused the French to ultimately join the American army, providing them with needed supplies and soldiers. -
Continental troops suffered at Valley Forge in the winter from 1777-1778. Factors such as the cold, along with hunger and disease made it almost unbearable. -
George Washington forced the British army to surrender, which ultimately caused their downfall. -
The U.S Constitution set a series of checks and balances. With this, each branch of government was able to monitor and limit the powers of other branches.