AG Causes of Tthe American Revolution by Armoni Gordon

Navigation Acts 1660-1661

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The Navigation Acts were laws created in the 17th century by Great Britain. These laws were established to make more money for their country. While under this law British colonies were only allowed to trade with other colonies in the mother country.

French and Indian war 1754-1763

ag19376 — 2024-09-30 13:40:05 UTC

This war was started by France and Britain looking to expand in North America and met in the Ohio River Valley. As the battles between the two continued they both searched to find allies with Native Americans. France chose to ally with multiple tribes like the Ojibwe and Winnebago while Britain turned to the Iroquois. This war ended with France losing the Battle of Quebec ending the war.

Currency Act 1764

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This tax was imposed to recover funds from the French and Indian War. This tax was on all materials that were used for commercial gain. With enough protest from the coloners, the act was repealed the year after.

Sugar Act 1764

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This tax was imposed on sugar and other goods to save money. Instead of using sugar, the colonists were encouraged to use molasses.

Stamp Act 1765

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This was the British parliament's first internal tax on American colonists. This tax was imposed on all paper documents within the colonies. This angered many colonists because they thought it was unconstitutional.

Quartering Act 1765

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This act Outlined the locations and conditions for British soldiers when they needed housing. All colonists were required to give housing to soldiers when needed. If there were no space in the houses they would be sent to local inns, livery stables, and the homes of sellers of wine.

Sons of Liberty 1765

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The Sons of Liberty were a group of instigators/provocateurs who used acts like threats and violence to intimidate loyalists. They formed from a group of nine patriots from Boston and New York. They originally got the name from a parliament speech by Issac Barre who sympathized with colonists.

Daughters of Liberty 1765

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Were formed around the same time as the Sons of Liberty. These women were crucial to the Sons of Liberty from protesting to boycotting.

Declaratory Act 1766

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This Act was to help secure dependency from the king in American colonies. The creation of this act created tension in the colonies and strengthened the desire for independence.

Townshend Acts 1767

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These acts were a series of precautions passed by Parliament to tax goods imported to American colonies. However, many Americans saw this as an unjust use of power. Parliament further increased tension by sending troops to the colonies to enforce the new laws.

Boston Massacre 1770

ag19376 — 2024-10-02 00:04:13 UTC

The Boston Massacre was a riot that started between American colonists and A British soldier. As the patriots threw rocks at the soldier as he shot and killed an 11-year-old boy. After the event it is said that 5 men were killed and six were wounded

Boston Tea Party 1773

ag19376 — 2024-10-02 00:20:06 UTC

The Boston Tea Party was a protest started after colonists were angered by the phrase "Taxation Without Representation". It was said around 342 chests of tea were dumped overboard. This was the first major act that defied British rule over colonies.

Tea Act 1773

ag19376 — 2024-10-02 00:37:59 UTC

The Tea Act was one of the many measures imposed on the colonists by the British gov't. The goal was to save the dying East Indian Company. The British gov't supported the company because they could import large amounts of tea to the colonies.

Intolerable Acts 1774

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Act where the gov't used large amounts of money on troops and equipment to try and conquer Massachusetts. Due to this many merchants lost money due to looting and spoiled goods. This act was in response to the Boston Tea Party.

Battle of Lexington and Concord 1775

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This was the first battle to start the American Revolutionary War. On April 18, 1775, over one hundred British troops stormed from Boston to Concord to retrieve a hidden supply of weapons. When Paul Revere and other patriots learned of this they alerted the militiamen so they could infiltrate the British troops. As the conflict began the British army retreated giving the first battle of the American Revolutionary War in the Patriot's favor.

Stamp Act Congress 1765

ag19376 — 2024-10-02 21:57:43 UTC

The Stamp Act Congress was created in New York in response to the Stamp Act being forced upon the colonists. It would soon split into two groups the Moderates and the Radicals. The Congress was used to write petitions to the king to pledge their loyalty and tell him he didn't have the power to pass taxes on the colonists.

Battle of Saratoga 1777

ag19376 — 2024-10-03 21:53:46 UTC

The Battle of Saratoga was one of the most important battles in the American Revolutionary War. After losing the Battle of Brandywine, the Americans needed to win this battle to gain more momentum in the war. After making the British forces retreat, it gave the Patriots the confidence they needed to turn the tides of the war.

Battle of Yorktown 1781

ag19376 — 2024-10-03 22:26:44 UTC

The Battle of Yorktown was the final battle in the American Revolutionary War. It was concluded when Charles Cornwallis of the British army surrendered to George Washington and the French forces because they were too much for them to handle. This signified the end of the war giving America independence. This also showcased Washington's incredible leadership skills as he would later become the first president of the US.

Treaty of Paris 1783

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The Treaty of Paris was the document that formally ended the American Revolutionary War. The peace treaty was created by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay to be sent to King George III to sign. The treaty stated that Great Britain would recognize American independence and give up their territory from east of the Mississippi River to the US. Gaining this new land would eventually pave the way for the westward expansion.

Declaration of Independence 1776

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This was a document created by a group of five men including Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin. Out of the three Jefferson was chosen to write the prompt and included quotes we still use today like "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. The document was then sent to Congress to be reviewed and on July 7, 1776, the document was approved and signed by John Hancock.