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French/Indian War Picture
[Main Timeline Picture](www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/shepherd/united_states_1783_1803.jpg) The French/Indian War AKA Seven Years War started on July 8th, 1756. It amassed a large war debt from England to other countries which needed to be solved. England's solution was to raise taxes in The Colonies. This was when the phrase "No Taxation Without Representation" became a common saying. -
Events that lead up to The Revolutionary War
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Sugar Act Picture The Sugar Act of 1764 was quite a factor in The Revolution. While it cut the tax on Molasses in half, it started taxation on sugar, certain wines, coffee, pimiento, cambric and calico. It also regulated the trade of lumber and iron. Also The English Navy started enforcing this more, so many smugglers had to switch to the legitimate way of trade. This is an element in Salutory Neglect.
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Stamp Act Picture The Stamp Act was one of the most influential legislations passed in the era of Englands rule. It was an act that basically stated any type of writing would cost a fee to create. The rates went from Three Pence to Six Pounds.
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Quartering Act Picture The Quartering Act said that any British Soldiers that wanted someone to lend them a place to stay was entitled to it.
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Patrick Henry Picture On May 29th, 1765 Patrick Henry gave a speech basically saying "If this be treason, make the most of it!" He performed this speech to The House of Burgesses.
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The Declaratory Act Picture The Declaratory Act was an act that said Great Britain had complete control of the colonies judicial system.
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Townshend Revenue Act The Townshend Revenue Act was extremely influential. It put fines on shipping things into a harbor. This hurt Boston very badly.
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Boston Massacre Picture The Boston Massacre was one of the most important events in the timeline. British Troops murdered some protesters in cold blood.
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Tea Act Picture The Tea Act modified trade and exportation of tea for the wrose.
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Boston Tea Party Picture The Boston Tea Party was where american citizens threw many barrels of tea into the harbor.
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Common Sense Picture Common Sense was a very influential piece of literature. It was a great satire made by Thomas Paine.
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Declaration of Independence Picture The Signing of The Declaration of Independence was the most important part of American History. It started the Revolutionary War.
