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Bibliography [not in any particular order]

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http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/proc63.htm

http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/quartering.htm

http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h641.html

http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/sugaract.htm

http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act

http://www.ushistory.org/us/10a.asp

http://www.constitution.org/bcp/dor_sac.htm

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/155205/Declaratory-Act

http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/declaratory.htm

http://www.landofthebrave.info/declaratory-act.htm

http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/townshend-acts

http://www.bostonmassacre.net

http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/teaact.htm

http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party

http://www.ushistory.org/us/9g.asp

http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/congress.htm

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-continental-congress-convenes

http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/the-continental-congress

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http://www.ushistory.org/us/11c.asp

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Year: 1763

The Proclamation of 1763 forbade the colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. The British wanted to keep peace with the French and the American Indians. However, this closed off space to expand and settle into. Many colonists became angry because they thought after the French-Indian War, they had earned and won the right to settle in those new places. Some had also thought the Proclamation was used to "trap" the colonists around the Atlantic, where the British could easily control them.

[Caption] The Proclimation

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Year: 1765

To save money, and perhaps keep a closer eye on the colonists, settlers were obligated to house, supply, and care for Britain's soldiers, no matter what their wealth, status, and/or conditions. Things required to be provided included: bedding, cooking utensils, firewood, beer or cider, and candles. The soldier would almost always not work. Later the Act was expanded to empty buildings. Many people became poorer because of the demands of the soldiers. This caused anger among the colonists.

[Caption] A redcoat taking refuge in a colonial home

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Year: 1764

The Parliament voted to tax Americans directly to fill the debt from the French-Indian War. So, the Sugar Act was passed. This placed tax on sugar, molasses, wine, coffee and other products imported. It also reinforced punishment towards smugglers. Colonial merchants who often smuggled became angry. Punishments and reinforcements were much harsher, and it became harder to smuggle goods.

[Caption] Molasses, one of the taxed goods

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Y ear: 1764

The Committees of Correspondence were "shadow governments" created by the leaders of the colonies soon before the Revolution. They were formed throughout the colonies to take action against Britain. Many were formed their colonies' legislatures or other groups, such as The Sons of Liberty. In their early years, their first formal meeting in 1764, they addressed one problem all at once and disbanded once the problem was solved. This group helped encourage the colonists and punched everyone one step towards the Revolutionary War.

[Caption] A document signed by the Committee

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Year: 1765

The Stamp Act required an official stamp to be on every legal document to prove the tax had been paid. Britain issued this act mainly because they were deep in debt, and hoped to get revenue from the colonies. This tax also had to be paid in silver coin, which was rare for the average colonist. This pushed them to say that they were being taxed by a Parliament where they could not have a say. Many colonists began to protest.

[Caption] How the Stamp likely looked

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ear: 1765

The Sons of Liberty were once a group of shopkeepers and artisans against the Stamp Act. As the group grew, their previous name (The Loyal Nine) became the Sons of Liberty. The group was very secretive and tried to keep out of public view; however, some members helped stir agitation against the Stamp Act. By the end of 1765, the Sons of Liberty had groups in every colony. Their first main goal was to repeal the Stamp Act. They often showed their rebellion through protests, press, and sometimes violence.

[Caption] A meeting plan for the Sons of Liberty

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Year: 1765

J ames Otis proposed a conference to decide on a unified course of action after the Sugar and Stamp Acts. It was the first meeting of elected representatives from the colonies. At first, the meeting looked like a failure because only nine colonies sent representatives. Georgia, North Carolina, New Hampshire, and the "all-important" Virginia were not present. The congress became quickly divided. The ones who were present petitioned the King of England. However, there were only six signatures, mainly because the credentials of some representatives were lacking. Some were disappointed.

[Caption] An image of the Stamp Act Congress

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Year: 1766

The Declaratory Act came with the withdraw of the Stamp Act. At first the colonists celebrated; however, it said that Britain's Parliament had the same taxing power in America as in Britain. It tried to assert all power onto American laws and in all cases. This completely enraged the colonists because it took many liberties and restricted their government.

[Caption] A colonial newspaper about the Declatory Acts

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Year: 1767

The Townshend Acts was Charles Townshend's plan to earn more money from the colonies. First, the Acts suspended New York's government until everyone agreed to quarter the British soldiers. The other Acts put import taxes on things imported into the colonies such as: glass, paper, paint, lead and tea. Townshed believed that indirect taxes like these wouldn't anger the colonists as much. However, some colonists thought this was an abuse of power. Protests immediately fired out at the news of the Townshend Acts.

[Caption] A portrait of Charles Townshend

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Year: 1770

Tensions between the colonists and the British soldiers "exploded". There was a riot against the British. Fights broke out, and things escalated quickly. The soldiers started fighting, and a group of five youths were killed. The Sons of Liberty called this the Boston Massacre. They said the ones who had died gave them their lives for the cause of freedom. The Massacre became a tool for anti-British newspapers, articles, pamphlets, and posters. People who lived in Boston were enraged. As news spread, so did rebellion against the British.

[Caption] The Boston Massacre

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Year: 1773

On the same day as the Boston Massacre, British Parliament had also decided to withdraw the Townshed Acts. A month later, all taxes except for tea were gone. Tea was very popular; however, most was smuggled from Holland. The Tea Act had the British take control over the American's tea trade. However, it's real purpose was to help the East India Company and help get rid of it's extreme surplus of tea. Tea would arrive only on that company's ships to ensure the taxes. People who could not smuggle now had to pay a tax which was actually not new. Merchants, smugglers, and costumers, however, became angry.

[Caption] A bottle of tea

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Year: 1773

To oppose Britain, three colonists disguised as Indians boarded a tea ship. They and many others dumped and destroyed all the tea crates they could find from every ship that came in. About three hours later, all the tea had been poured into the harbor. They believed that it showed they opposed "taxation without representation". Many others doubted that this would settle the tax. Some of the colonist's leaders even offered to pay for the tea if the tax was rid. This rebellion however, had caused the Intolerable Acts.

[Caption] An illustration of the Boston Tea Party

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Year: 1774

Parliament, outraged, passed a series of laws to punish Massachusetts and serve as a warning to all other colonies. One Act closed the port of Boston until they were payed for all of the tea. It also allowed officials to house troops anywhere, banned committees, and allowed accused British officials to stand trial in Britain. They were so harsh the colonies started to call them the Intolerable Acts. Other colonies sent support, such as food and money.

[Caption] A famous poster preceding the Intolerable Acts

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Year: 1774

The First Continental Congress was a congress with representatives and delegates elected by the people or the legislatures. The colonies were there to show a united opposition towards Britain, but their aims weren't uniform at all; mainly about how to create a statement of colonial rights, to see Parliament's violation of those rights, and to make plan that would convince Britain to restore those rights. This meeting brought up a lot of discussion and debate, mainly about their position with Britain and how to oppose them. They agreed to boycott British goods, and to meet again if Britain did not meet their demands.

[Caption] How the First Continental Congress likely went

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Year: 1775

Lexington and Concord were the first two battles of the Revolution. Americans had to choose wether they were British Loyalists or American Patriots. British General Gage had a secret plan. He would sent out soldiers who were quartered in Boston during the early morning hours. They planned to reach Lexington to capture colonial leaders. They then would go to Concord to get gunpowder. However, spies alerted the Americans, and they could prepare. This was the start of the Revolutionary War.

[Caption] The first battle of the Revolution