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The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a war fought between the French and the British over land in the Ohio River Valley, from 1754 to 1763. This war was officially declared when the french built For Duquesne in the Ohio River Valley. The British defeated the French and won the land. The French and Indian War later caused tension between England and its colonies. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Procalmation of 1763 was the declaration by the king that ordered all the colonists to remain west of the Appalachian Mountains, not allowing them to be on the land they just fought for. This was done for fear of starting another war with the Indians that the British could not pay for. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was the act that forced colonists to pay a tax onh printed items, such as newspapers. This was done in effort to help pay debt from the war. -
Quartering Act
The Quartering act was the law that was passed that forced colonists to open up there homes for soldiers. Colonists were expected to feed, clothe, and care for soldiers. Many colonists were angered by this Act. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was the killing of five colonists by British soldiers. Colonists were accused of throwing rocks and snowbaqlls aqt soldiers, which is why they fired. Boston Massacre increased tension between colonists and England. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against the tax on tea imposed by parliament. Boston patriots invaded a ship at night in Boston Harbor and threw the tea overboard. -
Lexington and Concord
First shots, starting Revolution were fired in Lexington. British General Thomas Gage sent 700 soliers to destroy ammunition stored in Concord.
