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Intolerable acts
The intolerable acts were an American term for a series of laws that passed by the British in 1744. They were meant to punish the colonists for there defiance of throwing tea shipments over the Boston harbor. -
First Continental congress
The Fist Continental congress was a meeting of delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies that met from September to October. -
The Albany Congress
The British called a meeting of colonial leaders.
It had taken place in Albany, New york, June 1754. They were fighting because they wanted to form an alliance with the Iroquois against the French. -
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The French and Indian War
The French and the Indians VS The British and the Colonists and the Iroquois.They are fighting over the Ohio River Valley. The British win the French and Indian War. The French lost all there land. -
The Treaty of Paris.
The Treaty of Paris had happened because the French had lost Quebec. The French lost all there land after the Treaty of Paris was signed. -
The quartering act
The Quartering Act was to save money. That was the purpose of it. Britain had kept 10,000 soldiers in the colonies. British troops provided food for them and other supplies. -
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Pontiac's War
On the last days of the French and Indian War, the leader of the Ottawa nation. Pontiac, formed an alliance of western Native Americans. In May 1763
Pontiac attacked British forts and settlements. -
Proclamation of 1763
Britain wanted to avoid further wars with native Americans on the frontiers. They issued the proclamation. The proclamation of 1763 angered many colonists who believe they had a right to reside wherever they wanted. -
Sugar act
The British effort imposed new taxes on the colonies that began in 1764. Parliament had passed the sugars act. They put a duty on several products, like molasses. It was harsh for smugglers. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was an even more unpopular law. It passed by parliament in early 1765. It was a requirement to all colonists to buy special tax stamps for all products and activities. -
Boston massacre
On march 5 1770 in Boston and angry crowd of colonists and workers surrounded a small group of soldiers, the soldiers ended up killing five colonists, and wounding 6. John Adams, had later on defended the colonists. He believed that in a free country every person accused of a crime had the right to a lawyer and a fair trial. 2 soldiers were convicted and had a punishment of getting there thumbs branded. -
Tea Act
In 1773 The British Parliament passed the tea act. One of Britain's most important companies. For years the company made money growing tea in India and selling in it Britain and the colonies. But the colonial boycott of tea hurt the company. The tea act had actually lowered the price of tea by allowing the east India company to ship tea directly to the colonies. -
Boston tea party
On December 16 1773 A large crowd gathered in the harbor. Then a big group of men disguised as Native Americans, boarded the ship. With in 3 hours, the raiders threw 342 cases of tea into the harbor. they destroyed 90,000 pounds of tea, that was worth thousands of dollars. They threw tea over board because it was in protest to the tea act of 1773. -
Intolerable Acts
The Boston Tea party out raged the British government. King George III called for action to make examples for the people of Boston. in response, Parliament passed two laws. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington and concord were first military and engagements of the revolutionary war. the battle fought in April 1775. it was fought near boston. -
Battle for fort Ticonderoga.
A daring band of colonists made a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga. The Fort stood at the southern end of lake Champlain. It protected the water route from Canada. Leading the force was Ethan Allen, a blacksmith. The battle of Fort ticonderoga was held by the British. Following the French and Indian war. Ethan Allen and Captain Benedict Arnold of the Connecticut militia led the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont on a raid of Fort Ticonderoga. -
The Second Continential Congress
The second continental congress came together in May, 1775. The delegates included Thomas Jefferson, a young lawyer. Boston Merchant John Hancock, and Benjamin Franklin of Philadelphia. The congress choose George Washington as the commander of the newly formed continental army. He has military experiences and was well respected. -
Battles of Bunker and Breeds hill
By June 1775 the British had 6,500 troops. about 1,600 of these troops occupied Breeds hill over looking the city. They could fire on British ships in Boston harbor. Nearby was Bunker Hill. Also controlled by Americans. -
Olive Branch petition
The first resolution was called the Olive branch petition. Passed in July, and was sent to king George. The petition said that Colonists were loyal to there king. The Olive branch petition was made by the second continental congress. it was to give the rights of colonists. -
Invasion of Quebec
The battle of Quebec was fought December 31 1775. between American Continental Army forces and the British defenders of Quebec. The battle was the first major defeat. -
The British Withdrawal from Boston.
The Americans were surrounding Boston. Nobody knew if they would stand a fight against British Troops. British General willian Howe decided to attack straight up the hill.