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Proclamation of 1763
This proclamation did not allow colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains. The British government feared the conflict between colonists and Native Americans would lead to another war, -
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Road to Revolution
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Sugar act
The surgar act is a law passed by parlament. This law created taxes on sugar and molasses. Also the law called for strict enforcement of the act and harsh punishment of smugglers. -
Quartering act
Parliament passed a law in 1765 which allowed British soldiers to live in peoples homes. Also the owner of the home had to feed and house the soldiers. General Thomas Gage also pu most of the forces in New York -
Olive Branch Petition
The Olive Branch Petition was a document drafted in July 1775. This was sent straight to London. This Document asked the king to restore harmony between Britain and the colonies. -
Battle of Lexington and concord
The first and most confusing battles of the revolutionary war were the battles of Lexington and concord. During the war someone shot their musket which triggered the war. At this point Americans would now have to choose sides either loyalists or patriots. -
Battle of Bunker hill
The Battle of Bunker hill was a battle of milita men versus British soldiers. The battle was on a hilltop,and the British were trying to get in the militia's bunker. Since the militia had no ammo they had to be very careful -
Declaration of independence
On July 4 1776 congress adopted the document that proclaimed independence the declaration of independence. John Hancock, the president of congress, was the first to sign the declaration. According to tradition, he wrote in large letters and commented, "There, I guess king George will be able to read that". -
Common Sense
In 1776 most Americans still wanted to avoid a final break with Britian. However, the publication of a pamphlet titles "common sense" helped convice many Americans that a complete break with Britain was necessary. This pamphlet was written by Thomas Paine