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Signing of the Treaty of Paris
This ended the Seven Year War, or the French and Indian War, in North America. France gave up all North American territories except New Orleans. Britain gained all territory East ofthe Mississippi River, while Spain kept all territory all territory West of the Mississippi River. -
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Proclamation of 1763
George III declares it illegal to settle West of the Appalachian mountains. -
Sugar Act
In order to help finance the war, the British Government added a tax on molasses. Due to this Act, smuggling cases were denied a jury, and presumed guilty. -
Stamp Act
All legal documents, newspapers, and pamphlets required a taxed stamp due to this Act. -
The Quartering Act
Colonial assemblies and households were required to pay for British soldier supplies. -
Declaratory Act
Parliament repeals the Stamp Act, but declares the right to tax colonies. -
Townshend Revenue Act
Taxes on tea, glass, lead, paper, and paint help pay for the administration of the colonies. Colonies begin to condemn taxation without representation. -
British Troops Arrive
British troops arrive in Boston due to unrest in the colonies. -
Boston Massacre
Colonists harassed a group of soldiers, causing them to open fire, killing five civilians. -
Burning of the Gaspee
Locals burnt down this ship, that ran aground after stealing goods and harassing American ships, in anger of the enforcement of trade legislation. -
Tea Act
Parliament allows tea to be directly sold to the colonies with an indirect tax added on. -
Boston Tea Party
A group of colonists dressed as Mohawk Indians dummed tea off of a British ship in the middle of the night, in attemp to make a statement. -
Intolerable Acts
Four measurements were put into place in response to the Boston Tea Party. This stripped Massachusetts of self-government and judicial independence. -
Continental Congress
Continental Congress meets to discuss opposition of the Intolerable Acts. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
First shots fired after Minutemen had been warned. -
George Washington Gets Appointed
George Washington gets appointed to become the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
First major battle of the War. It did not actually happen at Bunker Hill. Bunker Hill is simply a well know landmark. -
Olive Branch Petition
This was a petition made by the colonies to prevent a full-blown war with Great Britain. In August, it was brought to Britain and they laughed at it. It was at that time that the war become inevitable. -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine publishes his book Common Sense to show how they should be treated. -
Declaration of Independence Issued
The Declaration of Independence was issued by Continental Congress.
