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THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR
The French and Indiana war began on May 18, 1754. This war began when the British began to move in on land already claimed by the Native Americans and the French settlers. The French and the Native Americans then naded together in an effort to fight the British for land. This event is important in history because the colonists realized that they were going to have to work hard for the good of their country. -
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ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE
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PROCLAMATION OF 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 occurred on February 10, 1763, when Britain wanted to avoid wars with Native Americans. It was issued for banning all settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains. The Proclamation was important because they did not want war, and that was the reason for issuing the Proclamation. The colonist felt the right to reside wherever they felt best. It was highly ignored and very hard to be enforced -
Sugar Act
On April 5, 1764 the Sugar Act was passed by the British. The Sugar Act was a tax on things such as tea and molasses. This act was to help the British recuperate from the money, weapons, and soldiers they used in The French and Indian War that past year. -
THE STAMP ACT
The Stamp Act was passed in the beginning of the year 1765. This act required that all of the American Colonists were required to buy special tax stamps for products and activities. The stamps had to be put on things such as legal documents. The colonists decided to boycott the Stamp Act by refusing to buy the products that the stamps were required for. The act was repealed in 1766. -
QUARTERING ACT
The Quartering Act was passed on March 24, 1765. Parliament passed this act because of the debt they had acquired from the French and Indian War. Over one thousand soldiers were taken into homes of the colonists. These colonists had to provide shelter and food for the British soldiers. -
TOWNSHEND ACTS
The Townshend Acts occurred on July 2, 1767 when Britain would no longer tax activities or products in the colonies. The Townshend Acts created a system to enforce the import duties. To help officers find illegal goods, they were allowed to use Rights of Assistance. The official in charge of the British treasury wanted to weaken the colonial assemblies. Parliament suspended the assembly after New York assembly refused to supple money to house and feed soldiers. -
THE BOSTON MASSACRE
The Boston Massacre happened on March 5, 1770. On this day an angry crowd surrounded a group of soldiers, shouting and throwing snowballs. The soldiers began to fire. Of the five colonist that were killed Crispus Attucks was the first to fall for the cause. This event important because the colonist then started beginning to stand up for themselves. -
Boston Tea Part
The Boston Tea Party occurred on the date of December 16, 1773. Ships were bombarded with colonists, looking to eliminate the tea. Many colonists believed that most things in the colonies, especially tea, were being over taxed. The colonists then decided to rebel against the British tax makers by throwing over 340 cartons of tea in the harbor. -
SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
The Second Continental Congress met from September 4, 1774 to October 26th 1774. This group participated in events such as the Boston Tea Party. To the colonists this group was seen as heroes but, to the British they were seen as just the opposite. The Second Continental Congress are important because without them America wouldn't of had the breakthroughs that helped to lead them to freedom. -
BATTLE OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD
The Battle of Lexington and Concord ocured on April 18, 1775. The new governor of Massachusetts, Thomas Gage, sent troops to capturesome important colonial leaders and seize the arms. A signal was sent by the patriots later appeared in the steeple of Boston's old North Church. In Lexington 77 minutemen waited until the British came and the Birtish Commander gave the order to go home. While waiting an unidentified shot rang out. It was known as "The Shot Heard Around The World" -
SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
On July 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence Congress officially approved the document. The Declaration was actually signed on August second. Natural Rights and List of Grievances were included on the Declaration of Independence to ensure the colonies rights. John Hancock is known for signing the Declaration of Independence big enough for the king to see without his glasses. This is important because without it we would not be a free country today.
