https://padlet.com/21322516/l6er68v1cbiys4q5 A timeline of the events, laws, and taxes leading up the American Revolution en-us 2021-10-21 00:29:35 UTC 2023-05-05 16:31:16 UTC hello@padlet.com 21322516 https://padlet.com/21322516/l6er68v1cbiys4q5/wish/1832074864 In March, 1765, The Stamp Act, a tax on all paper goods in the colonies, was created to aid in the battle against the debt crisis that came form the French and Indian War. The colonists revolted against this, feeling as though it violates their liberties; they began killing tax collectors and stamp distributors as result. This aggression towards British parliament contributed to the development of the American Revolution.]]> 2021-10-21 01:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/21322516/l6er68v1cbiys4q5/wish/1832074864 21322516 https://padlet.com/21322516/l6er68v1cbiys4q5/wish/1832077844 The Townshend Acts were passed by British parliament in June 1767, placing a tax on all goods being imported into the American colonies. This resulted in aggravation amongst the colonists, encouraging boycotting and protests, along with the creation of Sons of Liberty. All of these responses caused tension to escalate between parliament and the colonists, leading to the enforcement of these laws via troops being sent to the colonies; eventually leading to greater discomfort to rise.]]> 2021-10-21 01:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/21322516/l6er68v1cbiys4q5/wish/1832077844 21322516 https://padlet.com/21322516/l6er68v1cbiys4q5/wish/1832079707 Following the passing of multiple unjust tax laws, enraged colonists gathered on the streets of Boston, Massachusetts in March 1770. In response to the growing tension between British rule and the colonies, colonists began throwing snowballs at the troops stationed there. This ended in the death of 5 colonists, and the injuries of 6, fueling the need for revolution, as well as inspiring many to join the fight against the British parliament. ]]> 2021-10-21 01:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/21322516/l6er68v1cbiys4q5/wish/1832079707 21322516 https://padlet.com/21322516/l6er68v1cbiys4q5/wish/1832080351 After the Tea Act was imposed in 1773, it triggered the determination to protest against yet another instance of "taxation without representation." In reply, on December 16, 1773. colonists dressed up as Native Americans and dumped 342 chests of tea into the Atlantic Ocean. Not only did this encourage further revolution on the colonist's end, but it also infuriated British parliament, leading to the tension between the two to grow daily.]]> 2021-10-21 01:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/21322516/l6er68v1cbiys4q5/wish/1832080351 21322516 https://padlet.com/21322516/l6er68v1cbiys4q5/wish/1832081030 In response to the disturbances occurring in the colonies, British parliament passes the Intolerable Acts, also known as the Coercive Acts, empowering all British officials and closing the Boston Harbor until further notice. These Acts being passed resulted in many citizens going broke, as they had no access to trade; drastically increasing the desire to rebel. Instead of regaining control as originally desired, the Intolerable Acts was seen as a sign by the Sons of Liberty (and colonists) to begin preparing for the war against the British.]]> 2021-10-21 01:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/21322516/l6er68v1cbiys4q5/wish/1832081030 21322516 https://padlet.com/21322516/l6er68v1cbiys4q5/wish/1832081873 On April 19, 1775, tension had finally reached the snapping point between the British and American colonists on the grounds of Lexington and Concord. Around 700 British troops were sent to end the rebellions, although they failed to complete this, as the rebels shot at them before they had a chance. This shot is known as the "shot heard around the world," and symbolizes the beginning of the American Revolution. ]]> 2021-10-21 01:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/21322516/l6er68v1cbiys4q5/wish/1832081873