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The French and Indian War ended in 1763 with the Treaty of Paris. The colonists were relieved but overwhelmed with new taxes to pay war debts. -
The Sugar Act was enforced in 1764 and placed taxes on sugar. The colonists felt angry by the new taxes enforced by the Sugar Act. -
The Stamp Act was enforced in 1765 and required colonists to pay tax on paper goods and caused colonists to be angry. Colonists started protesting against the Stamp Act. -
The Declaratory Act was a British law that declared their authority over the American colonies. Colonists felt agitated. -
The Townshend Acts was a series of British taxes on things like tea and paper. Colonists began protesting and boycotting. -
The Tea Act was a British law that gave the East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in America. Colonists protested by dumping tea into the Boston Harbor, known as the Boston Tea Party. -
The Revolutionary War began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775. Colonists were full of fear and determination.