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Proclamation of 1763
A law issued by King George lll, that forbid colonists from settling on the land west of the Appalachian Mountains, in order to keep peace between the colonists and Native Americans. -
Sugar Act
Britain lowered tax on imported sugar and molasses, in order to stop smuggling in America. -
Stamp Act
Britain placed tax on all printed materials, such as, newspapers, wills, and even playing cards. -
Stamp Act Congress
Delegates from nine different colonies met in New York, and they declared that only colonial assemblies could tax the colonies. -
Declaratory Act
Parliament stated that is had the right to tax and make decisions for the colonies in all cases. -
Townshend Acts
Britain placed tax on imports, such as, glass, tea, and paper. The tax was paid before the goods were brought inside the colonies. -
Boston Massacre
A fight between Bostonians and British soldiers in Boston, where five colonists died. -
Tea Act
The British East India Company was facing financial troubles, due to the boycotts. So, in order to protect the British economy and help save the company, Parliament passed the tea act. This act reduced taxes on some tea. -
Boston Tea Party
Dressed as Native Americans, the Sons of LIberty through 342 chests of tea overborad a ship containing tea from the East India Company, docked in the Boston Harbor. -
Coercive Acts
A series of laws created to punish colonists for resisting authority, especially in Boston. -
Continental Congress
A meeting in Phildelphia containing 55 delegates, and its purpose was to create a political body that would represent the colonies, and challenge British control. -
Battle at Lexington and Concord
About 70 minutemen, commanded by John Parker, defended the town of Lexington/ Concord from many British soldiers. -
Second Continental Congress
Delegates meet in Philadelphia to discuss whether or not they were going to split from Britain. -
The Battle at Bunker Hill
A militia commanded by William Prescott fought agasint the British army at Bunker Hill, across from the Boston Harbor. -
Common Sense Published
Thomas Paine published a book called Common Sense, that called from a complete break with British rule. -
Siege of Boston
George Washington led troops that forced the British to retreat from Boston. -
Second Continental Congress Voted for Independence
The Second Continental Congress voted on Lee's resolution for Independence. -
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson wrote the draft for the Declaration of Independence, and after a few changes, the delegates signed the draft.