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Smallpox Inoculation Introduction
The effect of smallpox in 1721 were infected blankets that the French handed to the Indians. New world in the 16th century - fall of the empires of the Aztecs and the Incas. It also contributed to the settlement of N America by the French and English, Biological warfare, and lastlyFrench-Indian War - deliberate use of smallpox. -
Gorge Whitfield spreads Great Awakening
George Whitefield was a preacher and public figure who led many revival meetings both in England and the American colonies. He became a religious icon who spread a message of personal salvation and a more democratic Christianity. -
Sugar Act
The sugar act was a bigger part after the molasses act. This made colonist angry because they now have to pay tax on sugar.This led to colonist fighting for their freedom. They ended up boycotting the British goods -
Declaratory Act
The act declared Parliament's right to legislate for the colonies for whatever reason. The purpose was to claim Parliament's control over all colonial incidents. It was described as the colonists were not bothered by the act. -
British troops occupy Boston
In the fall of 1768, Britain sent three thousand
uniformed troops to occupy Boston. The soldiers
drilledconspicuously onthe townCommon,played
loud music on the Sabbath, and in general grated
on the nerves of Bostonians. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battles happened in Lexington Massachusetts and Concord Massachusetts.In the battle there was Great Britain and the u.s colonists, but the people involved were Minutemen ,captain John Parker, and the British troops. The outcome of the battle was because the colonists wanted a self government