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Britain Gained Control of Vast Territory in North America
When they won the French and Indian War, they faced the challenge of protecting their interests in the colonies and new territory. The proclamation of 1763 prohibited colonists from moving west of the appalation Mountains. -
Parliament passed the Stamp Act.
This law placed a tax on almost all printed material, including newspapers, wills, and playing cards. British officials applied the stamp after the tax was paid. -
Protests by the colonists were making British colonial officials nervous.
They sent a word to Britain that that the colonies were on the brink of rebellion. Parliament sent troops to Boston. -
The British east India company faced ruin.
To save the company parliament passed the tea act. It allowed the company a virtual monopoly, or sole control of the tea trade in the americas. -
55 delegates from all the colonies except Georgia arrived in Philadelphia.
They had come to establish a political body to represent American interests and challenge british control. -
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Colonists expected fighting
Militia companies in Massachusetts had frequent training sessions, made bullets, stockpiles and rifles. -
Fort Ticonderoga surrendered
The mountain boys caught the British by surprise. -
Second continental congress assembled
Many delagates were not ready to break away from Great Britain yet. -
Second continental congress assembled
Many delagates were not ready to break away from Great Britain yet. -
The meeting hall was filled with debate
Should the colonies break from British rule, or stay? -
The Declaration of Independence was approved
