causes of american evolution

Proclamation of 1763

Oct 7, 1763

The Proclamation of 1763 was signed by King George lll. no one was not aloud in the west of Appalachian mountains. anyone on the west side of the Appalachian mountains had to move.

Sugar act

Apr 5, 1764

this act increased the taxes when imported sugar. sugar was increased because of the war. The parliament raised the taxes on sugar.

Stamp act

Mar 22, 1765

in march the parliament taxes was raised for the Americans. they put taxes on Americans to pay for British military. The taxes go to the British.

Quartering act

Mar 24, 1765

The royal troops had to be fed and taken care of when they are weak by random people. The colonies had to house the British soldiers. they did not have to have permission to move into someones house.

Townshend act

Jun 29, 1767

The townshend act made new series of taxes to the colonists to pay for protecting american items. they taxed items to import. they taxed paper, tea, glass, lead and paints.

Boston massacre

Mar 5, 1770

Boston massacre started when a mob attacked British soldiers. The British killed 3 and injuring 6. they shot with muskets.

Boston tea party

Dec 16, 1773

on december 16 1773 a group of men went to Boston harbor, calling themselves son of liberty. They were dressed as Mohawk Indians. Boston tea party was a response to tax tea.

Boston port act

Mar 25, 1774

the Boston port was closed until the tea was recovered. moved to capital of Massachusetts. they made marblehead the official port of entry into Massachusetts.

Massachusetts regulating act

Mar 28, 1774

the governor banned all town meetings because they didn't get approved. The policemen had to be picked by the governor. it was passed by great Britain.

Quebec act

Jun 22, 1774

parliament Quebec act passed in 1774. the government made several selections that dealt with religious freedoms. Quebec act repealed loyalty oath, established religious freedoms.