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Proclamation of 1763
This proclamation did not allow colonists to settle west of the Apalachian Mountains.The British goverment 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 procalamation 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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Quatering Act
The Quatering Act was a cost saving measure that require colonist to house British soliders.Britain owed a large debt because of the French and Indian War and they needed to meet the expence -
Stamp Act
This law required all legal documents to carry an offical stamp to show that taxes was paid.This mostly fell on colonist this act was a new type of tax for the colonist. -
Townshend Act
The Townshned Act suspendedNew Yorks assembly until they agreed to house British troops -
Tea Act Boston Tea Party
The Tea Act is when they taxed the tea and when they could only buy tea from one company.The Boston Tea Party is when the Sons of Liberty dressed up as Native Americans and dumped hundreds of tea crates into the Boston Harbor -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
In Lexington British troop killed eight militiamen then the British troops marched to Concord and destoryed military supplies.Lexington and Concord was the first battle of the Revoultionary War during this the 'shot around the world' was heard. -
The Olive Branch Petition
This petition wanted to restore harmony with Britian the king rejected the petition and punished the colonist by blocking the port to trade and getting goods. -
Declaration of Independence
This document was declaring independence on Britain
