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stamp act
government started making citisens to buy special stamps to increase money in the government -
boston tea party
the boston tea party was the colonists way of getting back at the government. they dumped over 45 tons of tea into the boston harbor -
olive branch petition
created to advoid a full-blown brutial war. also created to advoid furthure conflict -
declaration of independence
made for the founding fathers to sign their independance. it was like a break up letter from the colonists to the king -
articles of confederation
this document set the terms that the original 13 states would live by. these terms were set by the government -
shays rebellion
crutial to american history. after the american rev. -
bill of rights
this document was issued by the U.S government. its purpose was to ensure everyone of their rights
