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This war between Britain and France ended with the British deeply in debt, and demanding more revenue from the colonies. With the defeat of the French, the colonies became less dependent on Britain for protection.
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Forbid settlement beyond the Appalachian Mountains.
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Required tax stamps on many items and documents, for instance playing cards, newspapers, and marriage licenses.
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The british soilders and colonist fought openly in Boston.
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Colonists disguised as Indians dumped tea overboard from 3 ships in Boston Harbor.
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Passed in response to the Boston Tea Party and placed restrictions on the colonists including outlawing town meetings and the closing of Boston Harbor.
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12 of the 13 colonies met in Philadelphia from September-October, 1774. One of the main results of this was the creation of The Association calling for a boycott of British goods.
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In April, British troops were ordered to Lexington and Concord to seize stores of colonial gunpowder and to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock, this was the first instance of open warfare.
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All 13 colonies were represented at this meeting in Philadelphia, George Washington was named head of the Continental Army.
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A major victory for the colonist, caused George III to proclaim the colonies in rebellion.
