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Proclamation Act
George III did not allow any aettlement west of the Appalachains. This offended the colonies for their right to govern. It gave the British the control of moving westward which was not fair to the colonists. @westlover: i love not being able to move west #georgeIIIpride -
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Causes
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Sugar Act
Taxes were put on wine, iron, lumber, and other goods to raise money. This led to protests from colonists. -
Stamp Act
Tax was placed on legal documents such as contracts, licenses, and newspapers to raise more money. This also angered the colonists. @nomoretax: rt if u hate taxes -
Quartering Act
The colonists were forced to pay for supplies and they argued against this. They were forced to give the British soliders living space. This was looked at as another threat to their rights. -
Declaration of Rights and Grievances
The colonists argued that they were equal to the British colonists and should not be taxed extra or treated differently. @weareone: MLK didnt die for this.. -
Declaratory Act
This act took back the Stamp Act. However, tax could be placed directly. @nomoretax: "rt if u hate taxes" lol thx -
Townshend Act
Tax was placed on tea, glass, lead, paper, and paint. Like before, the colonists did not agree with this act. They protested "taxation without representation." @nomoretax: rlly again??? -
Boston Massacre
Crowds harassed soliders and 5 people were killed from an accidental gun shot. After this the colonists did not want the British troops around in Boston. @justpatriotsthings: when the British dont stay in their own lane <<<<< -
Tea Act
The Parliament took away the tea taxes and sold it directly. This concerned the colonists because the Parliament had the control over the price of tea. @nomoretax: ty for that but watch urself w the prices -
Boston Tea Party
The patriots dressed as Mohawk Indians and dumped £9000 of tea into the Boston Harbor. The colonists did this to prove that they should not be taxed and tried to make a statement. @patriot101: when they think they can tax us lol #cry -
Coercive Act
This was the response to the Tea Party and the Parliament punished M.A. They prohibited the loading and unloading of ships. @realtweets: ok mom -
First Continental Congress Meeting
12/13 colonies decided to aviod all Bristish goods, forming committees to help. The only colony that did not participate in the meeting was Georgia. @boycotbritish: where u @ Georgia????
