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When they won the French and Indian War, they faced the challenge of protecting their interests in the colonies and new territory. The proclamation of 1763 prohibited colonists from moving west of the appalation Mountains.
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This law placed a tax on almost all printed material, including newspapers, wills, and playing cards. British officials applied the stamp after the tax was paid.
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They sent a word to Britain that that the colonies were on the brink of rebellion. Parliament sent troops to Boston.
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To save the company parliament passed the tea act. It allowed the company a virtual monopoly, or sole control of the tea trade in the americas.
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They had come to establish a political body to represent American interests and challenge british control.
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Militia companies in Massachusetts had frequent training sessions, made bullets, stockpiles and rifles.
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The mountain boys caught the British by surprise.
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Many delagates were not ready to break away from Great Britain yet.
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Many delagates were not ready to break away from Great Britain yet.
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Should the colonies break from British rule, or stay?
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