-
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. They also could not afford to pay British troops to the western lands. Colonists were enraged by this proclamation because they felt they had won the right to settle in the Ohio River Valley after winning the French and Indian War.
-
The Sugar Act was an Act to put a tax on sugar, molasses and other goods. Britain taxed the colonies to raise revenue.
-
The Quartering Act was an Act that said the colonists had to house British troops and supply them. The Parliament passed the Quartering Act because that was a cost-saving measure.
-
The Boston Massacre was a shooting between colonists and British troops. The shooting left 4 colonists dead.
-
The Boston Tea Party was an organized rebellion. The Boston Tea Party destroyed 342 chests of tea. The Sons of Liberty were hoping that the Boston Tea Party would repeal the Tea Act.
-
They were the first battles of the Revolutinary War. During the battles a mystical "shot that was aheard around the world was fired" because no one knew who shot first.
-
A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. The pamphlet helped convince many Americans that a complete break from Britain was necessary.
-
The Declaration of Independence was the document that declared independence from Britain.
