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first, As outlined in the 1763 Treaty of Paris, France removed itself from the New World.
next, England now control the land from the coast to the Mississippi River.
lastly, King George 111 issued The Proclamation of 1763.
This Prohibited colonists from moving west of the Appalachian mountains. -
First, in 1764 Parliament passed the Sugar Act on the Colonists. Next, An Act can be looked at as a sunroom for a Tax. After that, This new tax lowered the tax on molasses important to the Colonies. Lastly, The idea was that a lower tax:
Would lower the price, and encourage more people to buy. -
in 1765 parialment passed the stamp act a small matiarials on all printed materials like newspapers wills playing cards and documents. -
the stamp act outrage colonists patrick henry, va house of burgesses,the only and sole exclusive right and power to lay taxes on its citizens.
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the stamp act was internal tax/ tax inside the country. the town shend act was an external tax/ tax on imported goods. like glass, lead, paper, tea, paint. -
first, In 1763, a new Prime Minister, George Grenville, set out to stop smuggling.
next, Smugglers tried by royally appointed judges.
Writes of Assistance.
after that, A documents that allowed officers to search
lastly, anywhere affiliated with an individual - this includes shops, warehouses, and even Private homes - for smuggled goods. -
first, Identify British policies that affected the colonists.
lastly, The advantages the British hoped to gain by limiting westward settlement. -
March 5th, 1770 a fight occurred between Bostonians and British soldiers. next, the mob of bostanians were fired on. after that when the smoke cleared 5 lay dead and 3 were injured. lastly, among the dead was cripus attucks (part native american part african). -
British sentries guarding the Boston Customs House shot into a crowd of civilians, killing three men and injuring eight, two of them mortally. -
first, even though the B.E.I.C knew there would be trouble, they kept tea in the colonies.
next, New York and Philadelphia colonists did manage to turn some tea ships back to England.
lastly, however, three ships full of tea arrived in Boston harbor on 12.16.1770. -
first, the British East India Company (B.E.I.C.) played an important role in the British economy, and the tea boycott a most drove the company out of business.
next, to help B.E.I.C. parliament passed the tea act on 5.10.1773.
lastly, the Tea Act removed most of the taxes on tea -making it cheaper! while providing almost a monopoly for the B.E.I.C -
by 1768 word that the colonies were on the brink of a rebellion reached parialment. also parliament sent soldiers to the boston, and they setup camp in the middle of the city. lastly the red coats treated the boston rudly. -
first, when news of the Boston tea party reached London, king George 111 said "We must either master them or totally leave them to sell.
next, in cords to the Boston tea party, the parliament passed the coercive acts.
after that, boston port bill-closed boston harbor until reimburstment after they dumped the tea.
lastly massachusetts government act-remored local government, and replaced it with a crown appointed military governor. -
in early 1774, he was appointed military governor of Massachusetts, replacing Hutchinson. He arrived from Britain in early May, first stopping at Castle William on Castle Island in Boston Harbour. -
The First Continental Congress convened in Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between September 5 and October 26, 1774. Delegates from twelve of Britain's thirteen American colonies met to discuss America's future under growing British aggression. -
Paul Revere's Ride tells the story of Paul Revere and his historic ride to warn the town that the British soldiers were coming. It details Revere making the plan with the other soldier and continues through his ride and the resulting interaction between the British and American soldiers. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord on 19 April 1775, the famous 'shot heard round the world', marked the start of the American War of Independence (1775-83). Politically disastrous for the British, it persuaded many Americans to take up arms and support the cause of independence. -
The fort remained a joint British and Brunswick garrison and resisted an American surprise attack in September. Following Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga in October 1777, the British made the decision to withdraw to Canada and destroyed much of the artillery and fortifications. -
It was the group of leaders who worked to create the Declaration of Independence. -
10 Things You May Not Know About the Battle of Bunker Hill
It was one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution. Victory at Bunker Hill came at a terrible price for the British, with nearly half of the 2,200 Redcoats who entered the battle killed or wounded in just two hours of fighting. The patriots sustained over 400 casualties. -
Olive Branch Petition to be sent to the King as a last attempt to prevent formal war from being declared. The Petition emphasized their loyalty to the British crown and emphasized their rights as British citizens. The Congress met according to adjournment. -
Washington's men fortified Dorchester Heights, an elevated position just outside of Boston. Realizing Boston was indefensible to the American positions, the British evacuated the town on March 17 and the siege came to an end. -
The Americans were outraged at the idea of King George III hiring foreign troops to subdue them and specifically called this practice out in the Declaration of Independence. -
The Declaration of Independence states the principles on which our government, and our identity as Americans, are based. Unlike the other founding documents, the Declaration of Independence is not legally binding, but it is powerful. -
- the second continental congress was desing if they should declare Themeselves as an independent nation, or stay under British rule.
- some delegates thought we should not separate.
- others argued that we were already at war.
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- while debating went on, congress created a committee to write a Declaration of Independence.
- Franklin requested that Jefferson composed the first draft' by reason first - you are a Virginian and a Virginian ought to appeal at the head of this business.
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the declaration of independence has 4 parts.
1. preamble
2. a section about the rights colonists beliaved they should have.
3. list of grievances agianst the action of parliament and the crown.
4. the final section proclaims the existence of the new nation. -
first, There was a large debt from the French and Indian War, and Great Britain needed Revenue.
next, Parliament and the King felt that the Colonists should pay part of these costs.
lastly, New taxes were placed on the colonists, and old taxes were strictly enforced. -
samuel adams put up posters of his engraving showing that the British officer gave the order to fire on a peaceful crowd.