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Proclamation Line
After the French and Indian war of 1763, colonist who had fought the war began to move further west into the lands that the French once occupied. The American colonists believed they had the right to live in the land, which brought up tension with the natives. In order to "solve" these tensions King George III created a Proclamation Line. This instilled a boundry along the Appalatchian Moutains where the colonist weren't allowed to settle beyond. This was the first violation of American rights. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act, was a replacement for the Sugar Act. It was the first tax that the Americans could see for themselves. It was a direct tax, which in comparison to the indirect taxes, had a much larger impact. The Stamp Act was in the form of a stamp you would have to buy for all your printed goods in order to prove you didn't smuggle them. Many colonists protested in two ways: they boycotted, and made a non-imporatation agreement to not sell British goods. -
Townshend Act
The Townshend act, although much higher and worse than any previous acts/taxes, were targeted on things that people didn't necessarily need. Paper, glass, paint and tea were of these taxes. However, 90% or more of the population drank tea and therefore leading the colonists towards rebellion and refusal to pay taxes. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was an event that served as a major turning point in many of the hearts of Americans who weren't sure about how they felt when it came to the British oppression. In reality, the event itself was based on a lot of confusion and disaray. It starting with teasing, and ended with seven dead colonists. From this, Paul Revere circulated a dipidtion of the even that highlighted the British as a force of violence against the Americans, when no one truly knew what had happened. -
Boston Tea Party
This was a very big turning point during the pre-Revolutionary time period for America. Not only was it drawing more attention to Boston's strong opposing view of the British. This was the biggest copperate rebellion before the war for independence took place, and over 3 million dollors worth in tea were dumped into the river. It directly lead to the Intorable Acts, which in turn, lead the Americans to believe they had a need to regain their rights. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were a representation of the colonists "last thread" before they decided to take action. These were complied of: the Quartering Act, the Boston Port Bill, Administration of Justice Act, Massachusetts Government Act, and the Quebec Act. All of acts, not individually, but together, drove Americans to consdier the colonies coming together (1st Continental Congress) and standing up for the things they have been wronged. -
Lexington and Concord
During this time the British were having a hard time in Boston. In response to local malitia forming all over Massachusetts, King George III sent 20,000 troops to "put them in their place". The Americans were lead by strategic leaders and had a good warning system (Paul Revere) which stood strong up to the British's poor planning to march through Lexington. The americans came out on top, and in a result it awakens the rest of MA. Malitia troops converge in Boston and prepare to move forward.
