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These are a set of laws that were passed by the English Parliament to require the colonists to sell all raw materials to England. Even though colonists could possibly find better elsewhere in europe -
Parliament placed a tax on all sugar products. Sugar, Molasses, and Rum. -
The French and Indian War (1754 - 1763) was a conflict primarily between Great Britain and France over control of territory in North America. It was the North American theater of the larger Seven Years War in Europe. The war resulted in Great Britain gaining control over most of New France, but also led to increased tensions with its American colonies due to factors like war debt and new policies -
The Sugar Act of 1764 was a British law that modified the existing Sugar and Molasses Act of 1733. The act aimed to raise revenue from the American colonies by taxing sugar, molasses, and other goods. It increased enforcement measures and imposed stricter penalties for smuggling, which affected colonial merchants and contributed to rising tensions between Britain and the colonies, marking a step towards the American Revolution -
The Stamp Act of 1765 was a British law imposing a tax on all printed materials in the American colonies. Colonists protested with the slogan "No taxation without representation," as they had no say in the matter. This act fueled colonial anger and boycotts, pushing them closer to the American Revolution. -
The Declaratory Act of 1766 stated that the British Parliament had the absolute right to make laws for the American colonies in all situations, affirming its supreme authority -
The Townshend Act of 1767 were British laws that out taxes on imported goods like tea, glass, and paper in the American colonies to raise money for Britain and assert its authority. This led to colonial protests and boycotts. -
The Boston Massacre in 1770 was a deadly clash between British soldiers and colonists in Boston. It fueled anger against British rule and pushed the colonies closer to Revolution. Crispus Attucks was among those killed. -
The Administration of Justice (1774) allowed British officials accused of crimes in the colonies to be tried in Britain, which colonists viewed as unjust and a way to escape accountability. -
The Quebec Act expanded Quebec's territory and guaranteed religious freedom to Catholics, but it alarmed the thirteen colonies, who feared it's implications. -
The Intolerable Acts of 1774 were a set of harsh laws passed by Britain to punish the American colonies after the Boston Tea Party, leading to greater colonial unity and the American Revolution. -
The First Continental Congress was a meeting of delegates from twelve colonies to address grievances against British rule and the Intolerable Acts. They agreed to boycott British goods and petitioned the King. -
The Quartering Act was a British law requiring American colonists to house and feed British soldiers. It was deeply unpopular and seen as another violation of their rights, contributing to the growing tensions that led to the American Revolution. -
The General Gage takes over boston In 1774, General Gage took control of Boston, bringing in troops and strict rules that increased tension and pushed the colonies toward revolution. -
Paul Revere's Ride. In 1775, Paul Revere rode through the Massachusetts countryside to warn colonial leaders that British troops were marching toward Lexington and Concord, helping the patriots prepare for the battles that began the Revolution. -
1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first fights between colonists and British troops, starting the American Revolution. -
The Second Continental Congress met in 1775 to lead the colonies and begin steps toward independence. -
In 1775, colonial forces captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British, gaining valuable cannons that later helped drive British troops out of Boston. -
The 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill showed that colonial forces could stand up to the British, even though the British ultimately won the ground. -
In 1775, the Olive Branch Petition was the colonies’ last attempt to make peace with Britain, but the king rejected it, pushing the conflict further toward war. -
In 1775, Benedict Arnold’s attempt to capture Quebec failed, leaving the Americans unable to gain control of Canada. -
In 1776, George Washington led American forces to drive the British out of Boston, securing the city for the Patriots. -
In 1776, King George III hired Hessian soldiers from Germany to help fight the American colonists. -
In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, officially declaring the American colonies free from British rule.