American Revolution
by Cole Altemus
1. Government and Laws
1.1. 1760-King George III ascends to the throne of England
1.2. March 18, 1766-Stamp Act repealed, but on the same day parliament passes the Declaratory Act asserting its right to make laws binding on the colonies.
1.3. September 5, 1774-First Continental Congress
2. Reactions of Colonists
2.1. December,16 1773- Boston Tea Party
2.2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-9pDZMRCpQ
2.3. September 5, 1774- First Continental Congress
2.4. July 2, 1776- American Independence
3. Taxiations and Restrictions
3.1. Stamp Act of 1765~ All legal documents such as diplomas, contracts, newspapers, and even playing cards and books were being taxed by parliment.
3.2. Tea Act- 1773~ Colonists had to buy tea only from England
3.3. Townshed Act-1776~ Colonists were being taxed on imports such as glass, paper, paint, lead, and tea. British troops searched houses for "illegal" goods.
3.4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNArfnsy_fM
4. Violence
4.1. October 1768:British troops arrive to enforce laws in Boston (using violence if needed)
4.1.1. 1780: Charleston is attacked by the British