-
No taxation without representation.
This act was used to gain money for British troops in the Seven Years’ war.
The tax was used on mostly paper products.
This act was not accepted or agreed upon amongst the colonies. https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/spotlight-primary-source/stamp-act-1765 -
A Small group of British soldiers fired into a crowed of colonists.
3 were killed that day and 8 were injured.
The cause was colonist throwing compact snowballs at the group.
Crispus Attucks becomes America's first hero of the revolution. -
American push 340 boxes of tea into the Boston harbor as a protest.
Colonists were still upset about the tax on tea and the no constitute for them.
The Tea was created to help The East India Company.
The British passed The Coercive Acts used to control the colonies. https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/boston-tea-party/ -
Prevents ships from loading and unloading at the harbor.
Gave protection to royals.
Colonists were encouraged to not use British goods.
Britain prepares for war by talking ammo from Boston. -
Became the first armed conflict of the American revolution. Also known as "Shot heard 'Around the world'". The battle was over 16 miles long, from bay road to Concord. They tried to create an army of at least 15,000 men.
-
The battle is named after the tallest hill int the town even though that's not were it took place. The battles lasted for about two hours. The battle was fought because of taxes. They created a fort and a bunker on the hill.
-
The paper was to help lessen from a full on war breaking out. colonists claimed that they didn't want independence from Britain. They wanted the reversal of the Coercive Acts. The king refused the petition and claim that the colonists were traitors.
-
The meet was used to coordinate the colonies resistance .
Became the official colonial liaison to the British.
Through the war the congress became the government.
People came from all 13 colonies but Georgia. -
British captured New York City and George Washington and his army fled to to Pennsylvania. In a surprise attack Washington sailed Delaware river. They waved the white flag and gave Washington captured supplies. This led to the capture of three Hessian regiments.
-
Its signed by all 13 states and its made up of 6 pieces of paper. They created a League of friendship with the 13 states. They were worried about their country collapsing because they didn't have enough control over the states. The met up to revise the Confederation and soon the constitution was made and put into place.
-
The British captured Charleston. Gates made a mistake and put more experienced men on the right side. Gates and his men fled. Greene played a big role and helped a lot and led to the American victory.
-
This is when the House of representative got each state their seats for people. They set the lowest ago for the senate and the term length. Benjamin agreed that each state should have an equal vote in the matter but not for money. Without the one vote when voting for The Great Compromise we most likely wouldn't have our constitution today.
-
Claimed that slaves were not all human and only 3/5s. This dwindled the slave population. This allowed republic whites to face the evils of slavery. If the slave was whole then it gave the south power.
-
The constitution is the longest lasting writing of government. Congress claims 'First branch' of federal government. The constitution gives congress power of the president. The constitution has been amended 27 times.
-
They wanted to prevent the misuse or the possible abuse of the constitution. They made sure to never go against freedom of speech. It gave the people the right to be secure. No big fines, big bail, or cruel punishments.