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Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamtion of 1763 said that Colonists were not allowed to go west of the Appalachian Mountians. This was to provent any further wars with the Indians. The Proclamtion was too late people were already starting to move west because of the lack of space for farmland. The Colonists rebelled and protested against this new law. -
The Stamp Act
The Colonists had to buy a stamp for every single piece of paper they used. The British did this so they could get enough money to pay back the depths of the French Indian war, but the Colonists saw it as a violation of their rights. They shouted "No Taxation without Representation". Loyalist refused to buy stamps, but patriots took more violant actions like attacking taxcollectors. -
The Quartering Act
Colonists had to provide housing for the British soldiers. They also had to provide the soldiers with candles, fire, bedding, cooking utensils, salt, vinegar and beer or cider. The British said that the soldiers were there to protect the colonists so the colonists had to pay for the soldiers. The colonists protested, they said the soldiers only took up space and did nothing. The colonists also saw it as another way to tax them. -
The Townshend Acts
Colonists had to pay taxes on cretain goods such glass, paint, paper and tea. The British did this so they could pay for the army in America. The colonies didn't want to be taxed by the British so they decided to boycott British goods. John Adams wrote a letter protesting against the Townshend Acts. -
The Olive Branch Petition
The colonists sent a letter to King George asking for peace and to stop the quarrel. But before the letter reached Kind George, he had already declared that all Americans were rebels and traitors. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
2000 British marched on Bunker Hill. Israel Putman (Leader of American troops) told his soldiers to fire only when the british were very close. The British marched 3 times to get Bunker Hill. The colonists left because they had no gunpowder left. -
The Second Continental Congress
At this congress John Adams proposed to create a continental army. An amry made out of soldiers from all colonies and to lead this army John Adams suggested George Washington. All the delegates agreed. -
Lexington and Concord
The battle at Lexington and Concord was the first battle between the British and colonists of the seven year war to come. Till today, it is unknown who fired the first shot.
