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End of French and Indian War
The French and Indian War has ended. The British have won. -
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Pontiac's Rebellion
A rebellion led by Ottawan leader, Pontiac. This rebellion is the outcome of the Proclamation line. Frontier forts were attacked. Native Americans tricked settlers to get into their forts. Then the inhabitants were captured or killed. -
Proclamation of 1763
A Proclamation line has been created as a government regulation. The British aren't allowed to pass the line. Created to stop conflict between Colonists and Native Americans and to save money. -
Sugar Act
Tax on importing sugars (molasses), wine and coffee. It was half of the Molasses tax, but it was refused to be payed by the Colonists. This tax was to raise revenue “for defraying the expenses of defending, protecting, and securing” - Grenville. -
Stamp Act
Stamp Tax on all legal documents like newspapers, pamphlets, playing cards, dice and all other printed material. This affected the rich and educated. All violators were taken to Admiralty Courts. To raise revenue. -
Quartering Act
British troops must be supplied by Colonists with living quarters, bedding, food, beer, cider and rum. Most soldiers quartered in public buildings, but when away from cities they would need to be in private homes. However, Colonists refused to listen. -
Virginia Resolves
The Virginia Resolves denied Parliament’s right to tax the colonies under the Stamp Act. Eight other colonial legislatures had adopted similar positions by the end of the year. -
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Stamp Act Congress
The Congress sent a letter to government petitioning tax. This was a major step in uniting the colonies against the British. -
Repeal of Stamp Act
The outcome of the Stamp Act Congress. The Stamp Act was canceled under strong pressure from the colonies, but England and the Colonies already had their relationship damaged. -
Declaratory Act
Britain has the right to pass laws regarding the colonies. -
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Townshend Acts
Taxes put on lead, glass, paper, paint and tea. People thought it was a violation of their rights and they started boycott. 'Daughter's of Liberty' started making their own clothes (homespun). Soldiers sent to fight. More tension caused. -
Boston Massacre
Soldiers were thrown snowballs, ice and stone at them by the colonists. The soldiers reacted with gun shots at the colonists. Five dead. -
Tea Act
Monopoly was given to British East India Company. Cheap tea cost. Unfair advantage out expensive colonial trade. -
Administration of Justice
Crimes committed by soldiers tried in the United Kingdom. Soldiers above the law. -
Boston Port Act
Closed harbor until tea loss paid. Intolerable Act. Prevent traders from making money. More anger. -
Quartering Act
Quarters, food, bedding, alcohol provided. Usually public houses, but sometimes private residents. Limited freedom, more anger. -
Quebec Act
Roman catholic, french language. Extended land and hostility since granted Ohio Valley. Passed at same time not meant to punish. -
Massachusetts Government Act
Reduces rights of colonists, increases anger. Closed colonial assemblies. Put British chosen government in charge. Reduces colonists' rights. More anger.