-
Acts of the British Parliament that restricted trade in England and decreased dependency on other countries.
-
The Treaty of Paris signed in 1763 ended the Seven Years’ War between Great Britain and France.
-
Parliament passed taxes on items like newspapers and pamphlets.
-
British soldiers killed five protesters that were throwing rocks and snowballs at them.
-
Britain was in need of money, so a law was passed to give all control of trade to the East India Tea Company.
-
Colonists hurled a cargo of British tea into the harbor in protest.
-
12 colonies had representatives that formed together in Philadelphia as tensions rose to discuss how to respond to Britains acts against Massachusetts.
-
An act enforced by the British that allowed the Royal Navy to block the Boston Harbor.
-
Colonists clashed with British troops as the growing tension exploded into war, sparking the American Revolution.
-
After the battle of Lexington and Concord, George Washington set up a continental army with him in command.
-
Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence, reflecting his political views and voicing the rights of people.
-
A turning point in the American Revolution, where the Americans beat the British and persuaded France to accompany them.
-
Continental troops suffered from the cold, hunger and disease.
-
France and America teamed up against the British, ending military operations.
-
Written by James Madison that was ratified by the states and continues to be the supreme law.