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Proclamation of 1763
This proclamation did not allow colonists to settle west of the Appalachians 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 defend 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. -
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Road to Revolution
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Quartering Act
This act was to save costs, and it was mandatorty that colonists let British soilders into their homes and give them supplies. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act required any legal and commercial document to have an official stamp. They did this to show that a tax had been paid. Every document including newspaper had to have the stamp. -
Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts suspended New York's assembly until they agreed to give British troops housing. Other acts from the Townshend Acts placed taxes on various imported goods. -
Tea Act/ Boston Tea Party
The Tea Act was when all taxes on imported goods were repealed, except for on tea. This angered colonists, and they decided to strike back. In Boston, the Sons of Liberty decided they weren't going to deal with it. They disguised themselves as Native Americans, boarded the ships, and destroyed a large amount of tea, this event is known as the Boston Tea Party. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the Revolutionary War. The 'shot heard around the world' was the start of the battle an unknown shooter startled troops and militiamen into shooting eachother. -
Olive Branch Petition
American's send the Olive Branch Petition to Britain's King asking to restore harmony between Britain and colonies. The king rejects and blocks American ships from leaving their posts. -
Declaration of Independence
Congress debated the resolution, but not all the delagates were ready to vote on it. They did schedule a comittee to Draft the Declaration of independence.
