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King George III enforced this along the Appalachian mountains and colonists were not allowed to settle West of this line. -
Britain raised taxes on imports like sugar and molasses; merchants accused of smuggling did not receive a trail by jury. -
Taxed printed materials and was the first direct tax on the colonists. Colonists said they could not be taxed by Britain because they had no representation in Parliament -
taxed glass, lead, paper, paint, and tea imported by the colonies and allowed officials to take private property without due process -
The British East India Company was in debt, British passed the Tea Act, which forced colonist to buy tea ONLY from the company. -
Britain passed the Coercive Acts in 1774. These laws were to punish Massachusetts and end colonial challenges to British authority. -
55 delegates met in Philadelphia. Congress introduced the Declaration of Rights and grievances that expressed loyalty to the King, but condemned the Coercive Acts and also decided to boycott British goods. -
"Shot heard round the world"- the first official battle of American Revolution. -
Formed the Continental Army -
Thomas Paine attacked Kind George III, arguing that parliament cannot do anything without the kings support. -
Written by Thomas Jefferson, to further the cause of the colonies with the mother county. Addressed to those within the colonies who were to the King or uncommitted to the cause.