Events leading to the American Revolution by Charlene Ingraham

1754-1763

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The French and Indian War

Proclamation of 1763

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April 5, 1764

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Act that put a three-cent tax on foreign refined sugar and increased taxes on coffee, indigo, and certain kinds of wine. It banned importation of rum and French wines. These taxes affected only a certain part of the population, but the affected merchants were very vocal. Besides, the taxes were enacted (or raised) without the consent of the colonists. This was one of the first instances in which colonists wanted a say in how much they were taxed.

July 1-4, 1776

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Congress debates and revises the Declaration of Independence.

Jan 15, 1776

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"Common Sense," written by Thomas Paine was published.

April 19, 1775

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The shot heard 'round the world

March 23, 1775

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Patrick Henry's "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech.

1774

charleneingraha — 2014-12-06 02:40:54 UTC

Intolerable Acts

Harmony

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stamp act

Benny

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The boston massacre

Austin

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Boston Tea party

Halima

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The Tea Act 1773

Beau

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The Enligthtenment

kim

cortneystocks — 2014-12-17 17:55:43 UTC

In 1764 they passed the currency act.

Marileigh

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The Albany congress 1754

Marleigh

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sugar act 1764

Alexis

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In 1763, the Sighning of the Treaty of Paris took place, ending the French and Indian's war

Douglas

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In 1765, the stamp act was enforced by the British in order to get more money to help pay off the French and Indian war.

Simon

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Tea Act on May 10, 1773

1774

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The Intolerable Acts(Coercive Acts)

Sage

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Boston massacre March 5, 1770

Madison

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The Townshend Acts were in 1767

benny

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the boston massacre in 1770

Weston

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Quartering Act: March 24, 1765 Parliament passes the Quartering Act which allows British troops to be houses in colonial houses, inns, taverns, etc

Mason

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The

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The Quartering Act of 176

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1774

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Coercive Acts

Galloway's Plan

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