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The British Parliament passed the Molasses Act, placing heavy taxes on molasses imported from non-British colonies. This was one of the first attempts by Britain to control colonial trade and raise revenue, creating tension with the colonies.

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This costly war between Britain and France led to Britain gaining control of North America east of the Mississippi River. However, the war left Britain with massive debt, leading them to impose new taxes on the American colonies.

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King George III prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains to avoid conflicts with Native Americans. Colonists, who had fought for this land during the French and Indian War, were outraged by this restriction.

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Parliament passed the Sugar Act, reducing the tax on molasses but strictly enforcing its collection. This act also established courts where accused smugglers would be tried without juries, angering colonists.

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This highly controversial act required colonists to pay a tax on printed materials like newspapers and legal documents. It was the first direct tax on internal colonial activities and led to widespread protests and the formation of the Sons of Liberty.

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This act required colonial assemblies to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers. Colonists saw this as an inappropriate demand and violation of their rights, particularly because they had no say in the matter.

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Charles Townshend created new taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. These acts led to colonial boycotts and the famous slogan 'No taxation without representation!' became a rallying cry.

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British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists, killing five people including Crispus Attucks. This event was widely publicized by colonial leaders and became a powerful symbol of British oppression.

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The Tea Act gave the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the colonies. In protest, colonists dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor, an event known as the Boston Tea Party.

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In response to the Boston Tea Party, Parliament passed these punitive laws that closed Boston Harbor and restricted Massachusetts' self-governance. These acts united the colonies in opposition to British rule and led to the First Continental Congress.

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September 1774: The First Continental Congress

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September 1774: The First Continental Congress

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Colonial leaders met in Philadelphia to coordinate their response to the Intolerable Acts. They called for a boycott of British goods and sent a petition to King George III, which he rejected. This meeting was a crucial step toward unified colonial resistance.