-
Navigation acts created an act for increased Shipping, and Encouragement of the Navigation of this Nation. The Navigation acts did not successfully control the colonial trade. -
The French and Indian War ended with the Treaty of Paris. After France lost, they lost nearly all their land claims. -
The Stamp Act is an act of the British Parliament in 1765 that took revenue from the American colonies by adding a stamp duty on newspapers and legal documents. This caused an uproar in the colonies and riots. -
The Boston Massacre was an event that involved protesters protesting the occupation of their city by British troops. Five colonists were shot and killed by the British troops -
The Tea Act was passed to reduce the amount of tea held by the British East India Company. The Tea Act effectively lowered the price of the British East India Company’s tea in the colonies. Colonists merchants were cut out. -
The Boston Tea Party was caused by the tax on tea in Boston, Massachusetts. American colonists dumped 342 chests of tea, imported by the British East India Company into the harbor. -
The Coerce/Intolerance Acts we’re created because British Parliament as upset about the destruction of British property by American colonists. These acts took away self-government and the rights of Massachusetts that they had since Massachusetts was founded. -
The First Continental Congress was put together in reaction to the Coercive Acts. Even though the Continental Congress didn’t function well in a time of peace, it helped the nation get through a tough time -
The battle of Lexington and Concord was caused by British troops marching into Concord to seize “an arms cache.” Lexington and Concord was considered a major victory and was the first major military battle of the American Revolution. -
After a fight between the American and Britain colonies, American politicians met in Philadelphia to make the Second Continental Congress. The Second Continental Congress raised arms, directed strategy, and appointed diplomats from each colony. -
The Declaration of Independence was adopted to give American colonies independence. This created a big impact in the Revolutionary War. -
The battle of Saratoga happened because Britain wanted to discourage American allies so they don’t fight with them in the war. After the American victory, France was confident so they entered the war to fight with America -
Valley Forge was used so America could keep an eye on Britain so they wouldn’t steal their food. During the winter many soldiers died from disease. -
During the Battle of Yorktown the French Army wanted to trap Cornwallis in Yorktown. Cornwallis surrenders which ended the American Revolutionary War. -
The Constitution was written because of previous failures of governments. The U.S. Constitution set up a system that divided power between the states and the government. -
The U.S. Constitution was adopted to form a government and federal laws. The U.S. Constitution gave citizens basic rights and established laws.