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After the French and Indian War, King George III issued a proclamation that prohibited settler from living west of the Appalachians.
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In 1764, Parliament passed the Sugar Act that lowered the tax on molasses hoping it would stop smuggling.
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In 1765 Parliament passed a tax that taxed almost all printed materials including but not liited to newspapers, marriage licenses, and playing cards.
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In 1766, Parliament repealed the Stamp Act but passed the Declatory Act which stated that it had the right to tax and make decisions for the colonies in any case.
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In 1766, Parliament passed the Townshend Acts. Which taxed glass, paint, oil, lead, paper, and tea.
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On this day fighting broke out between a Boston mob and some British soldiers. It concluded with 5 civilian casualties and 2 men being branded for manslaughter.
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Gave British East India Company almost complete control of the tea market in colonies. Also imposed the Boston Tea Party.
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Happened due to the Tea Act, a boycott that led to the Sons of Liberty throwing tea into the Bay.
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A speech given by Patrick Henry that said "Give me liberty, or give me death!" One of arguably the best speeches of all time.
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The ride Paul Revere made on April 17/18 Telling Lexington and Concord "The British are coming!"
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Minutemen and redcoats fight at Lexington and Concord; the shot heard round' the world
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British make Americans retreat from Breed's Hill due to ammunition levels.
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Thomas Pain publishes "Common Sense" a phamplet talking about the need for independence from Britain.
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British evacuate Boston and move British Navy to Halifax, Canada.
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Thomas Jefferson writes the Declarartion of Independence claiming independence from Britain and the start of the Revolutionary War.
