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King George III issued a Royal Proclamation establishing a new administrative structure for the recently acquired territories in North America. This was an important moment for the establishment of land. -
The newly established sugar Act cut the duty on foreign molasses from 6 to 3 pence per gallon, which was very important. There was also a retained a high duty on foreign refined sugar, and prohibited the importation of all foreign rum. -
The origin of "No taxation without representation," where taxes for things like glass, lead, and paint were increased in terms of taxation. This was a period of rebellion for many colonists. -
60 American colonists threw 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor to agitate against a tax on tea. This was after the Townshend Act, where tensions were high. -
The meeting where: In between Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, growing aggression from Britain was discussed. -
The birth of the phrase that refers to the opening shot of the battles of Lexington and Concord which sparked the American Revolutionary War. -
The parliament signaling when the United States would alienate from the aggressive rule of Great Britain. This would become one of the most regarded parliaments in American history, making it impactful. -
James Wilson and Roger Sherman first introduced the idea of the Three-Fifths Compromise. This was very important, seeing as it preceded major conflicts in American history. -
The one-vote margin, which consisted of the State's being more accountable for their financial and defensive succession. -
39 of the 55 delegates signed the new document, with many of those who refused to sign objecting to the lack of a bill of rights. This was very important, seeing as this parliament is still major in our current government.