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Year: 1763
In 1763, the British wanted to make a law that hopefully prevented a rebellion of the Native Americans again. For the Native Americans to be happy, they created the Proclamation of 1763. The Proclamation of 1763 stated that colonists could not create homes west of the Appalachian Mountains, which meant that the Native Americans get to keep their land. Colonists were angered by this because many already bought land, and farmers were especially mad since there was good soil for farming.
To make sure that no one disrespected the proclamation, King George III sent 10,000 soldiers to America to keep watch on the colonists, and also collect their taxes. Since the soldiers had no house to stay at, King George created another law so that the soldiers had a place to stay.

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Year: 1764
Since the British participated in the French and Indian War, they were in debt. With the troops in America, the debt would become even higher than before. To pay it off, Parliament created the Sugar Act. It taxed shipped goods like sugar and molasses. To avoid the loss of more money, the act enforced more restrictions and more harsh punishments on smuggling. Those who sold smuggled goods, like merchants, were mad. Colonial leaders believed that Parliament was being unfair, and could not tax them.

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Year: 1765
As said earlier, troops were sent to America to watch the colonists and make sure that they were listening to the Proclamation of 1763. Since most troops had no home, King George III created the Quartering Act in order to save money. Colonists had to house the soldiers and give them their basic needs. Many people ignored the act, especially people in New York since most of the soldiers were stationed there.

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Year: 1765
In 1765, Parliament created the Stamp Act. The stamp act said that any papers, that were either legal or commercial, needed a stamp to show that a tax has been paid for that item. From newspapers to diplomas, everything was printed on stamped paper. It was often difficult for a colonist to buy stamps, since they had to pay for the stamps with a rare item called a silver coin. Once again, colonists were angry because they were being taxed by Parliament without having a say in what they want. People then started creating boycotts, while others created groups to protest against the British. One of the most famous groups were the Sons of Liberty. They protested by burning papers or even pouring tar and feathers on officials. After many protests and boycotts, Parliament got rid of the Stamp Act, but created a new law called the Declaratory Act.

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Year: 1766
Since the Declaratory Act was made the same time the Stamp Act was repealed, many colonists celebrated the riddance of the Stamp Act and chose to ignore the Declaratory Act. The Declaratory Act stated that Parliament had complete authority over the colonies. As time went on, the rights and control of the colonies were fought over.

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Year: 1768
While the British wished to avoid conflict, they still needed money for troops and other things. As said earlier, many troops were stationed in New York, therefore many colonists didn't want to house the troops because they believed it was unfair for them. In order for the British to get money, they created a series of laws called the Townshend Acts in order to save money. The first thing was that the elective assembly in New York was suspended until the colonists agreed to house the soldiers. The second thing was that items that were shipped from other places were taxed. Some items were glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea. In order to make sure people weren't smuggling, British officials used search warrants, or writs of assistance, to search the house. The money that was raised was used to pay the salaries of the British officials staying in the colonies. New Yorkers were angry that their elected assembly was suspended, that Parliament were creating even more taxes for them, and that the writs of assistance went against their natural right. Colonists created more boycotts against British good, and also resisted British Control. The Sons of Liberty told shopkeepers to not sell imported goods, while the Daughters of Liberty said to weave their own cloth and use American products.

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Date: March 5, 1770
This event first started with 1,000 British soldiers going to Boston, being controlled by Thomas Gage. Even though they were being controlled by a general, they had very little income and had to find work for themselves. Many people called them lobsters because of their red coats, and people also called them Yankees. It wasn't until two years later when the red coats finally attacked them. It first started with children and dockworkers insulting the redcoats, and the redcoats responding back. The redcoats finally shot and four laborers and Crispus Attucks were killed during their fight. The Sons of Liberty said that the laborers and Attucks have died for freedom. The event was called the Boston Massacre, and was used to oppose the British in newspapers, pamphlets, and posters. John Adams was a lawyer at the time, and defended the redcoats in court,

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Year: 1773
After the Boston Massacre, all acts, except for the Tea Act, ended. The reason Parliament kept the tax on tea was to show that they still could tax the colonists. Parliament passed the Tea Act since tea was very popular, but was smuggled in from Holland the most.
The colonists' boycott continued, and worked, and trade for the British was slowly falling apart. The Tea act allowed the British East India Company the right to control the American tea trade. Colonists who didn't pay tax on what they smuggled repaid what they avoided, with the regular tea. Many people were angered, especially colonial shippers and merchants.

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Date: December 16, 1773
Many states protested against the Tea Act in many ways. In Carolina, colonists unloaded the tea, but didn't use it and just left it to rot on the docks. In New York City and Philadelphia, people blocked the ships from landing on the docks. In Boston, colonists began planning the Boston Tea Party. The men in Boston dressed as Native Americans and went on the three tea ships that were on the Boston Harbor. A shoemaker named George Hewes and several other threw 342 chests, that contained tea, overboard.
Many thought that destroying the boxes would end the tax battle. Colonial leaders said that they will pay for the tea if Parliament would get rid of the tax. Britain didn't accept the offer of them paying for the tea if they get rid of the tax, but wanted not only the money but the men who destroyed the tea to go to trial.

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Year: 1774
Parliament passed the Coercive Acts to punish the Massachusetts colony, and to make a warning. The list of laws were so horrible that people called them the Intolerable Acts instead. Some laws were that the port of Boston would be closed until the people paid for the damage for the tea, the committees of correspondence allowed Britain to house troops when they wanted, and it let British officials go to trial in Britain instead of the colonies if they were accused of certain crimes.
Colonies sent food and money to Boston, while the committees of correspondence called for a meeting since Massachusetts were in need of help.

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Date: September 1774
All delegates went to Philadelphia, but the delegate of Georgia did not go. This meeting was called the First Continental Congress. At the meeting, all the delegates voted to stop trading with Britain until the Intolerable/Coercive Acts were gone. All colonies began training troops. Georgia participated, even though no delegates were at the First Continental Congress. While many of the people were unprepared to fight for their independence, they were very determined to fight for colonial rights nonetheless.

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Date: April 19, 1775
On April 19, the British troops reached Lexington. Even though the British commander told the Americans to drop their muskets, the Americans did not listen. The battle started with an unknown gunshot, and ended in a few minutes. 8 militiamen died. The British then headed to Concord to attack the Americans supply. Another battle started, and the British retreated.b
The first battles of the Revolutionary War were Lexington and Concord. From there on out, those who supported the British were called Loyalists, while those who supported the Americans were called Patriots.