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Causes of the American Revolution

By Bryan G.
  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War

    War fought by France and Great Britain for land in North America.
  • Proclamation of 1763

    Proclamation of 1763

    Prevented the colonists from expanding west of the Appalachian mountains.
  • The Sugar Act

    The Sugar Act

    First act Britain issued on the colonies. Limited what sugar products the colonists could buy and sell.
  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act

    Colonists had to buy stamps for paper products like newspapers, magazines, and playing cards.
  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre

    A group of people were harassing British soldiers and then the soldiers opened fire. Five people were killed.
  • The Tea Act

    The Tea Act

    Colonists could only buy tea from a Britain owned company.
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    The Sons of Liberty dumped $18,000 worth of tea into the Boston Harbor in response to the Tea Act.
  • The Intolerable Acts

    The Intolerable Acts

    Meant to punish the colonists. Closed the Boston Harbor and limited colonial town meetings.
  • Lexington and Concord

    Lexington and Concord

    First battles of the American Revolution.
  • Olive Branch Petition

    Olive Branch Petition

    Final attempt to prevent war by the colonists.