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Zenger Trial
Gail JarrowJohn Peter Zenger,publisher of the New York Journal, is jailed for the claims made in his paper by himself as well as other writers. He is accused of libel, spreading malicious rumors about the then governor William Cosby. After a long year, William Cosby strips Lewis Morris of his position as Supreme Court Chief. Morris then allies with several of his own political friends to write about Cosby's misconduct as a means to send him back to England. After Zenger's release, newspapers are liberated. -
French and Indian War
History of War From the French and Indian war rose the diplomatic revolution the Seven Years War. The war, opposed to popular belief, was not the French against the Indians but the French & Indians against the British. This debacle came to be when concerns rose about regarding the power over Ohio Valley. -
The Albany Congress
Convened by the British Board of Trade, the Albany Conference included Iroquois Delegations and took place in Albany, New York (presently, the capital of New York). This conference dealt with the possibility of alliance between the British and the Iroqouis. -
The Seven Years War
History of WarThe Seven Years War was the long lasting war between France, Britain, and Spain as well as their respective allies Prussia and Austria. The war began because of diplomatic revolution. In the end, the British won and the French territories in North America were taken away. -
Pontiac's Rebellion
Pontiac's Rebellion was a revolt of the Ottawa Indians. Pontiac, the Ottawa chief, commanded the attack of the British force in Detroit to a group of Native Americans. The event lasted -
Treaty of Paris
In this document, France lost all belongings to North America. All of the claims that the French had on American soil were revoked (except for New Orleans). -
The Sugar Act
US HistoryAn updated version of the Sugar and Molasses Act of 1733, the Sugar Act put a three cent tax on sugar and increased taxes on coffee. The Sugar Act even banned the importation of alcohol in cluding rum i.e.: the best. The taxes could be raised without the consent or notification of the colonists. -
Stamp Act
US HistoryThis law was passed to raise revenue in America through mandatory taxes. The taxes were placed on stamped paper, legal documents, publications, and playing cards. This revenue was meant to help pay the costs and debts of the British Parliament. -
Repeal of Stamp Act
A widespread protest by the colonists initiated the repeal of the Stamp Act. During the Stamp Act Congress, colonists had to opportuinity to voice their discontentment with the Stamp Act and after further discussions, it was decided that the Stamp Act would be annuled. -
The Declaratory Act
US HistoryThis act came with the repeal of the Stamp Act as to ensure the Parliament had the authority to make laws applying to the colonies. -
Boston Massacre
US HistoryAn event that now represents just how damaged the realtionship between Colonists and Parliament became, the Boston Masscare was barely a massacre but was still significant with resisting colonists and violent "peacekeepers". -
Tea Act
US HistoryParliament gave the East India Company permission to sell through America without paying the duty thereby reducing the retail price. The Boston Tea Party was the result of this act. -
Boston Tea Party
U-S-HistoryThe Boston Tea Party occured when Boston inhabitants destroyed ₤10,000 worth of tea by disposing it in the Boston River. The tea belonged to the British East India Company and Bostonians did it to avoid payment. -
Intolerable Acts
History WizParliament, angry with Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party, decided to pass a series of laws and regulations meant to punish Massachusetts and strengthen the British. These laws included: the Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Governement Acts, Administration of Justice Act, The Quartering Acts, and the Quebec Act. -
First Continental Congress
The first continental congress was the first meeting consulted between the twelve British colonies. In this council, it was decided that colonists should retain the same rights the Englishmen. -
Lexington and Concord
This battle fought in Lexington, Massachusetts served as a catalyst to the Revolutionary War. The British had initially planned to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock, the key leaders of patriotism but the colonists were expected a fight and organized a militia. They proceeded to win the battle. -
Second Continental Congress
This convention of delegates, located in Philadelphia, was put together so that the colonies could discuss the Revolutionary War. A representative from each of the thirteen colonies went up to Philadelphia and put their opinions up to the forefront. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a part of the Revolutionary War of 1775. General Howe led his soldiers up Breed's Hill (not Bunker, where the attack was initally planned). Through tumultuous fighting, the British lost approximately 200 men but managed to conquer and gained control of the hill. -
Olive Branch Petition
Revolutionary War and BeyondThe Olive Branch Petition was an attempt at preventing war between the the Colonists and the British. The petition was created by a group of radicals led by John Adams. -
Common Sense
Common Sense was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, a political activist, that challenged the British authority. Questioning their management and harshly judging their status. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was the result of strained relations between the British and the Colonists following both the Revolutionary War and the Second Continental Congress. These two events left colonists feeling utterly complacent with the supposed patriotism and proceeded to break off from Britain with the Declaration of Independence.
