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This war between Britain and France ended with the victorious 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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Prohibited settlement beyond the Appalachian Mountains.
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Required tax stamps on many items and documents including playing cards, newspapers, and marriage licenses.
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The colonists and British soldiers openly clashed in Boston.
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A group of colonists disguised as Indians dumped tea overboard from three ships in Boston Harbor.
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These were 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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In response to the Intolerable Acts, 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. At Lexington, open conflict occurred and eight Americans were killed. At Concord, the British troops were forced to retreat with the loss of 70 men. This was the first instance of open warfare.
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All 13 colonies were represented at this meeting in Philadelphia beginning May. The colonists still hoped that their grievances would be met by King George III. George Washington was named head of the Continental Army.
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This major victory for the Colonists resulted in George III proclaiming the colonies in rebellion.
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These taxes were imposed to help make the colonial officials independent of the colonists and included duties on glass, paper, and tea.
