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Proclamation of 1763
King George the 3rd issued this proclamation which forbade any colonists to go west of the Appalachian Mts. -
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The Sugar Act
It was a tax on colonial exports such as sugar, molasses, wine and whale fins. -
Quartering Act
It required colonists to provide housing and supplies for British troops that had been stationed in America. -
Stamp Act Congress
It was the first meeting of the colonies to consider acting together to protest against the policies of the British government. -
The Stamp Act
It was a tax on legal and commercial documents. -
Declaratory Act
It was passed when Parliament had repealed the Stamp Act but also said that they had supreme authority over the colonies. -
The Townshend Acts
It was a tax on products such as glass, tea, paints, lead and paper. -
The Boston Massacre
When 5 people died because a British soldier got the urge to fire against the crowd. -
The Tea Act
It was when the price of tea was reduced which initially caused The Boston Tea Party. -
The Boston Tea Party
This is when members of the Sons of Liberty dressed up like Mohawk Indians and dumped tea from ships into the ocean. -
The Intolerable Acts
This was the response of the Bristish government to the Boston Tea Party which stripped them of their self-government and historical rights. -
The First Continental Congress
This meting of delegates from 12 colonies was triggered by the Intolerable Acts. -
Battle of Lexingtonton and Concord
This was the "first military engagement" of the American Revolution. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
General Petna stole a cannon and set up a fortress to attack British ships in the harbor and he was successful. -
Declaration of Independence
During the Second Continental Congress, delegates from 12 colonies signed this document which was written by none other than Thomas Jefferson.
