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Stamp Act

(March 22, 1765)

Currency Act

(September 1, 1764)

The British taxed for protection and in order to raise revenue for their stationed troops, as well create a tax system equitable to that of G.Britain. Colonists retaliated with petitions, boycotts, and violence: for example, the sons of liberty were formed, who used methods of terror. The act sought colonies together, who became much more organized in their efforts. Again, this was due to increased taxation without representation.

The British sought to create a stable currency and rid of the issue of inflated paper, as well as work with only gold and silver to British merchants. The colonists reacted with resentment, as mercantilism created trade deficit, and even larger economic burden the the previous sugar act. It had drained their resources, and their was only limited gold/silver.

Battle of bunker hill

(June 17, 1775)

2nd continental congress

(September 5, 1774)

Tea Act

(December 16, 1773)

1775 in Philadelphia, delegated from all 13 colonies met as a form of gov to organize and direct the colonies in the war. It resulted in the Continental Army being formed under the leadership of George Washington, as well as the Olive Branch Petition. Though the petition was rejected, it demonstrated the Congress as a functioning form of representing the colonies, causing King George III to declare the colonies in rebellion, further resulting in the invasion of troops.

Lexington And Concord

(April 19, 1775)

The battles of Lexington and Concord, fought in the province of MA Bay, were the first military engagements in the Revolutionary War. They are are responsible for the “shot heard around the world”, though it unclear which side the shot came from. The battle at Lexington resulted in about 8 Americans killed and one British soldier wounded. As British returned to Concord, many more Americans were taking shots at the British, resulting in 250 British casualties, and around 100 American. The results on the war was that these battles were where the first blood was spilt, stimulating the rest of the war.

Coercive or Intolerable Acts

(March 31, 1774)

Purpose was to punish colonists (Boston) for the damaged property and losses from the Tea Party for which they refused to pay for. The acts resulted in boycott and convening, such as the 1st Continental Congress,which called to boycott all British goods. It served to unite the colonies and raise more attention to the unjustified denial of liberties.

Town shed Act

(June 15, 1767)

The purpose was to save the British East India company, which was dying due to repeal of the townshend duties. Colonists responded y protesting, but mainly the Boston Tea Party, when they dressed as natives and threw tea out of the boats. This rallied increased resistance to imperial policy.

Repeal Of Stamp Act and Passage Of Declaratory Act

(March 1766)

One purpose was to increase revenues to maintain the Brit troops in America and to pay the salaries of some Royal officials who were appointed to work, as well as indirect taxes to satisfy the colonists, who reacted with boycotts, petitions, and the power of the press (newspaper attacks). Colonists began smuggling goods, again one reason being tax w/o rep. One results was the Non-importation agreement, in which colonists boycotted British goods in an effort to change imperial policy.

The British backed off from the act in order to maintain British supremacy from all the riots and protests that resulted from it. Colonists rejoiced, but overlooked the consequences of the Declaratory Act and failed to see what was coming, which stated that the Brits could continue to tax later on.

Quartering Act

(May 3, 1765)

Sugar Act

(April 5, 1764)

Purpose of the act was to for colonists to help provide for their own protection by assisting the stationed troops, to which they responded by protesting in assemblies. “Who are you protecting us from?” “why send troops if there is not war?” “you’re here to spy on us” Again, the act was an indirect form of taxation w/o representation.

Proclamation Of 1763( October 7, 1763)

The British wanted to tighten control over the colonies, as well as raise revenue to pay for protection, and create a tax system equitable to that of G. Britain. The problem was the British “virtual representation” conflicted with American “tax with rep”. Colonists reacted in boston by experimenting with boycotts, as the act had hurt trade, and the British had no right to tax w/o representatives in parliament.

The British’s rationale for the proclamation was to close off the western territory for the colonists in order to prevent conflicts between the Indians and the settlers, which was responded to by resentment and failure to comply. The colonists ignored the Proclamation, as they saw it as a punishment. They had just fought in a war, and the land had been a factor they were most looking forwards to and believed they deserved. An example of resentment was the Paxton Boys in 1763, who retaliated against local tribes.

American Revolution Timeline

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