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An act proposed by the Parliament of Great Britain that imposed a direct tax on the thirteen colonies. This act required printed materials in the colonies to be produced on stamped paper made in London.
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A confrontation between local colonists and the British militia. British Army soldiers shot and killed five colonists because they claim they were being harassed.
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A political and mercantile protest by the sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts who threw British tea into the harbor because they were frustrated with the high tax on imports
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A convention of delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies to discuss matters early in the American Revolution.
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Was the first military and physical engagements in the American Revolutionary War. The military forces were Great Britain and the Province of Massachusetts Bay. The victory went to the colonists.
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Was a convention of delegates that were from each of the colonies. Was formed due to British threats. The final conclusion was that a Continental Army was needed.
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Was fought during the Siege of Boston. Named after Bunker Hill in Charles town, Massachusetts where it was fought. This battle resulted in a British Victory.
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Adopted by the Second Continental Congress to try and avoid war between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies.
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Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that advocated independence from Great Britain. He also persuaded and included political arguments to encourage the common people to engage in government.
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A statement adopted by the second continental congress that started the separation of the thirteen american colonies and Great Britain.
