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Mercantilism
Mercantilism is the balance of trade when the amount that is exported is greater than the amount that is imported. Only English and English ships can carry imports. This helped the colonists establish trading routes. -
Salutary Neglect
Salutary Neglect allowed the colonists to have more relaxed regulations. The King would leave the colonist alone as long as they sent resources back to him. This allowed the colonists a chance to introduce self governing. -
French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a war between Britain and France. The battle at Fort Necessity was the opening to the French and Indian War. George Washington was the leader of the British Army. During the Fench and Indian War, Britain lost a lot of money and felt that the colonists should pay for cost. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 stated that settlers could not move anywhere west fo the Appalachian Mountains. This made the colonists mad and they refused to follow instructions. -
Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act was put into place after the King realized that England was in debt following the French and Indian War. The Stamp Act placed tax on all printed products. From newsppers to pamphlets, everything had tax on it. Drucker-Hunsaker, Susan, Darlene Conwell, and José M.
Ochoa. "The Stamp Act and the Quartering Act." The
American Revolution. University of San Francisco, 1999.
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The Quartering Act
The Quartering Act stated that any colonist had to open their home to any soldier in need of a place to stay. This angered the colonists. The Quartering Act took away from the colonists' right to privacy. -
The Stamp Act Congress of 1765
At first the Stamp Act Congress seemed to be a failure. With colonies missing it was sure to fail. After all the colonies, except one, were in, they began boycotts and acknowledged the colonies rights to make their own laws. "Stamp Act Congress." Ushistory.org. Independence Hall
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Declaratory Act of 1766
The Declaratory Acts of 1766 was a declaration of the repeal of the Stamp Act. This made it the same amount of taxing as what was in Britain. "Declaratory Act (Great Britain [1766])." Encyclopedia
Britannica Online. Ed. Encyclopedia Brittannica.
Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 July 2014. Web. 21 Sept.
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Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts was taxes placed on glass, lead, paints, etc. The reason the taxes were placed is a way to raise money to expenses, but to the colonists it looked like an abuse to power by the King. This lead to a temporary true for 2 years before the American Revolution. "Townshend Acts." History.com. A&E Television Networks,
n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2014. -
The Boston Massacre
A group of angry Boston colonists were throwing snowballs at Boston Customs House. The soldiers began getting angry. One of the soldiers took a shot at the group even after being told not to shoot. Five colonists was killed in this incident. "Boston Massacre." America's Story from America's Library.
N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2014. -
The Tea Act of 1773
The Tea Act was a tax placed on importation and sale of tea. This was another attempt to raise money to pay off Britains debt. "Tea Act." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 21
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The Boston Tea Party of 1773
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against all of the taxes that had been placed. Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty boarded ships in the Boston Harbor and tossed 342 cases of tea into the harbor. This pushed both sides closer to war. "Boston Tea Party." History.com. Ed. Eric Foner and John A.
Garraty. A&E Television Networks, 1991. Web. 21 Sept.
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The Coercive/Intolerable Acts
The Coercive/Intolerable Acts was the result of the Boston Tea Party. These acts were a bunch of laws from the Boston harbor being closed until all tea was paid for to giving the governor of Massachusetts more power. Colonists did not like this at all. In result, they created the Continental Congress. Drucker-Hunsaker, Susan, Darlene Conwell, and José M. Ochoa. "Intolerable Acts and 1st Continental Congress." The
American Revolution. University of San Francisco,
1999. Web. 21 Sept. 2014. -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress met as a protest to the Intolerable Acts. Lead by Samuel Adams, John Adams, George Washington and Patrick Henry, The First Continental Congress came up with a plan. They were going to cut off all trade with Great Britain until they abolished the Intolerable Acts. Drucker-Hunsaker, Susan, Darlene Conwell, and José M.
Ochoa. "Intolerable Acts and 1st Continental Congress."
The American Revolution. University of San Francisco,
1999. Web. 21 Sept. 2014. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the beginning battles of the Revolutionary War. One shot started it all. Nobody knows who fired the shot. That shot is known as “The Shot Heard ‘Round the World.” "American Revolution for Kids: Battle of Lexington and
Concord." Ducksters. Technological Solutions, Inc.
(TSI), Sept. 2014. Web. 21 Sept. 2014. -
Second Continental Congress
In the Second Continental Congress, George Washington was elected as Chief of the Continental Army. The Continental Army would represent all 13 colonies. They also authorized the printing of money so they could pay for stuff. "The Second Continental Congress." The Second
Continental Congress. Kidport, n.d. Web. 21 Sept.
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Thomas Paine writes Common Sense
Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet explaining his point of view with American independence. Paine was in favor for independence. This pamphlet is known to be one of the most influential pamphlets in American History. "Thomas Paine Publishes Common Sense." History.com. A&E
Television Networks, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2014. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson. This document shows the problems in the minds of the Americans. The Declaration is full of problems the colonists had with the King. On July 4, 1776, the Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. On August 2, the document was signed. -
The American Revolutiong Ends
The French and American soldiers had the Red Coats surrounded and outnumbered. America had won. The war was not formally over until the Treaty of Paris was signed. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris of 1783 was a negotiation between Britain and the Colonists. This Treaty ended the American Revolution and America got its independence. The Treaty was officially signed on September 3, 1783