Declaration Of Independence

  • 1754 to 1763The French and Indian War

    1754 to 1763The French and Indian War
    British soldiers fought against French soldiers and Native Americans. Native Americans joined in the battle against the British because they were afraid the British would take over their land.
  • 1764 Sugar Act

    1764 Sugar Act
    Parliament passed a modified version of the Sugar and Molasses Act, But it was about to expire t colonial merchants had been required to pay a tax of six cents per gallon.Act that put a three-cent tax on foreign refined sugar and increased taxes on coffee, indigo, and certain kinds of wine.
  • 1765 Stamp Act

    1765 Stamp Act
    An act for granting and applying certain stamp duties, and other duties, in the British colonies and plantations in America.