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The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was caused by a dispute regarding if the Ohio River belonged to Britain. The war put the French and natives up against the British and the colonists. Britain received massive territorial gains from the war. Citation: http://library.louisville.edu/c.php?g=158664&p=1041073 -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act placed a tax on printed products, such as newspapers, playing cards, and wills. To prove the items were taxed, stamps would be put on the items. This act angered the colonists. Citation: http://historicstjohnschurch.org/news/the-stamp-act -
Townshend Acts
Britain taxed goods that were imported into the colonies, such as glass, paint, oil, paper, and tea. Citation: http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/townshend-acts -
Boston Massacre
British troops were in Massachusetts to stop demonstrations about the Townshend acts, but instead provoked the colonists. This resulted in the deaths of five colonists. Citation:http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/bostonmassacre/bostonmassacre.html -
Boston Tea Party
The colonists were angered by having to pay taxes on British tea, so they dressed up as Native Americans, climbed aboard three British ships, and threw the tea in the ocean. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Tea_Party -
The Intolerable Acts
These acts were meant to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party. They allowed British commanders to house soldiers in private homes, as well as shutting down Boston harbor. Citation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intolerable_Acts -
First Continental Congress
Excluding Georgia, all colonies came together with 56 delegates to try and establish a declaration of rights. They elected Virginia Peyton Randolph as the first president of the congress. Citation: http://www.bostonteapartyship.com/continental-congress -
Lexington and Concord
There was a high tension between the colonists and the British within the colonies. A fight breaking out there was the first military engagement in the war. Citation: http://americanrevunit.blogspot.com/2010/05/battle-of-lexington-and-concord.html -
Second Continental Congress
In Philadelphia, the second congress was called to argue what to do next. Some wanted to be friends again with Britain, while others wanted to fight for independence. Citation: https://cioccahistory.pbworks.com/w/page/29692105/Second%20Continental%20Congress%20(6) -
The Publishing of Common Sense
Common Sense, a pamphlet by Thomas Paine, argues in favor of fighting for independence. People were inspired by the piece and began to support gaining independence. Citation: http://research.history.org/pf/declaring/commonSense.cfm
