Colonists

By matthewawilson
  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act

    It resulted in violent protests and the colonists argued that there should be "No taxation without representation". And formed a resistance group called the Sons of Liberty.
  • Boston Tea Pary

    Boston Tea Pary

    They planned to boycott all English Tea. They responded with coordinated resistance and protests.
  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre

    The reaction to the killing of 5 colonists sparked widespread outrage and they viewed this as an example of British Cruelty and oppression.
  • The Intolerable Acts

    The Intolerable Acts

    Colonists responded to the Intolerable Acts with a show of unity. And they also feared the British may pass more punitive laws on their own colonies.
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense

    The colonists reacted to the common sense book in an agreeing way. It shaped the public opinion and it paved the way for the Declaration of Independence.