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Road to Revolution

  • The French and Indian War

    The French and Indian War

    This was a conflict between Britain and France over territory of the New World.
  • The Proclamation of 1763

    The Proclamation of 1763

    This was decreed on October 7, 1763. It stated to prevent Anglo-American colonists from settling on lands from the French and Indian war.
  • The Sugar Act

    The Sugar Act

    The British Legislation wanted to end smuggling trade with sugar and molasses from the Dutch West Indies and the French.
  • The Stamp Act of 1766

    The Stamp Act of 1766

    The British Parliament made the Stamp Act to help give back money and finances after the Seven Year War.
  • Townshend Acts of 1767

    Townshend Acts of 1767

    This was a list of acts given from the Britsh Parliament that taxed goods to the American colonies. However, American colonists who had no representation in the acts saw this as an abuse of power.
  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre

    This was a dangerous riot that ended in many deaths. British soldiers started attacking a mob and taking lives of many while being harassed.
  • Tea Act

    Tea Act

    The British Parliament gave this act during 1773 and gave the permission to ship tea directly to the colonies without first landing it in England.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party was a riot where 342 chests of tea were thrown overboard as a way of protesting about tax on tea.
  • Intolerable Acts

    Intolerable Acts

    These acts were made for and after the Boston Tea Party as a punishment to colonists about their defiance in the protest.
  • 1st Continental Congress

    1st Continental Congress

    This was the meeting of delegates from 12 of a total of 13 British colonies that would become the United States.