PIRATE TREASURE

1764

Sugar Act

1763-1766

Pontiac's Rebellion

1754

The Albany Act

1754-1763

The French Indian War

1651, 1660, 1663

Navigation Acts

By Maialane and Adithi

Road to Revolution

1774

The Intolerable Acts

1773

Tea Act

1770

Boston Massacre

1765

Quartering Act

1765

Stamp Act

Road to Revolution

1776

Declaration of Independence

1776

Common Sense

1775-1781

Second Continental Congress

1774

The First Continental Congrees

Road to Revolution

The Boston Massacre 1770

The Boston was an event when British Soldiers killed 5 innocent colonist who were protesting. This was different from other protest because this was the first time violence was used marking a shift from disobedience to conflict. Patriots viewed this as a great devasty proof of the oppression from Britain, but Loyalist thought the colonist provoked the soldiers, and that they deserved it.

The Quartering Act require American colonists to house and take care of British soldier stationed in the colonies. At first, colonsists tolerated the act, as they were provided protection by British soldiers. However, as time went on, colonists began to that it was a a violation of their freedom and autonomy, as well as an infringement of their personal liberties and governance. The act itself displayed Britain's continued use of military forces to assert authority and enforce control

The Navigation Acts regulated colonial trade by mandating that all goods to and from the colonies be trasnported on English ships, and that they should pass through England before arriving at the colonies. This reinforced British mercantilism while limiting economic freedom in the colonies. Due to Britain's deisre to control colonial trade for profit, colonsists quickly became frustrated. They felt that the acts were oppressive, fueling early revolution sentiments and motivations to smuggle goods.

French Indian Wars

After continuous encroachment and land disputes, the French Indian Wars broke out, pitting Britain and France against one another. Britain won the war. but the war caused debt, which caused heavy taxation on the colonies. The Crown viewed this as a great victory, but expected the colonist to heavily help pau their debts from the mess they made, but the colonist were upset over the heavy taxation.

The Albany Plan 1754

The Albany Plan was a rejected plan to unify the government of the thirteen colonies. It caused the idea of unity to spread amongst the colonist, foreshadowing later events that fought for independence. The crown saw this as a challenge of authority.

British law that allowd the British East India Company to sell surplus tea directly to American colonies. Though this lowered the price of tea, many Americans felt as though it was an attempt to undercut American merchants and assert their control, leading to the Boston Tea Party. The law directly challenged colonial merchants while continuing the pattern of britsh attempts to impose taxes and regulations without representation. Despite the colonists' feelings, the British viewed it as a practical solution to help the struggling British East India Company and a way to reaffirm their right to tax the colonies while easing tensions by lowering tea prices.

The Decleration of Indpendence 1776

A proclamation of Independence from Britain written by Thomas Jefferson, and highlighting the rights Britain had taken from the colonists. This is a continuation of the continuous fight and anger the colonist express to Britain. Patriots saw this as a turning point and the birth of a new nation, but loyalist saw this as a crime of the highest offense.

Pontiac's Rebellion was an uprising against British expansion into the Great Lakes region following the French and Indian War. Ottawa Chief Pontiac wished to fight against British encroachment while protecting themselves from policies that would disrupt their way of life. Similar to Bacon's Rebellion, Pontiac's Rebellion was a byproduct of resentment towards colonial powers stemming from worries about loss of land and autonomy. However, unlike colonial rebellions, Native Americans viewed the rebellion as necessary to protect their land, culture, and sovereignty from encroachmetn and exploitative policies.

Common Sense 1776

In 1776 Thomas Paine published a very influential pamphlet that argued for republicanism, independence, and attacked monarchy and King George. This caused 100s of people to join the cause and support the revolution. Patriots saw this as an manifesto for independence, however Loyalist saw Paine's work as dangerous and hearsay.

Laws passed by the British Parliament such as the Quartering Acts and Boston Port Acts that restricted colonial self governance. This was caused by the Boston Tea Party, and caused widespread anger and further unified the colonist in their anger. The colonists saw this as proof that Britain wanted to strip away their rights which British officials saw this as a necessary course of action.

The Intolerable Acts 1774

The Stamp Act was a direct tax on printed materials such as legal documents, newspapers, and playing cards. It was implemented by Britain to recover their losses after the French and Indian War. This resulted however, in widespread protest from colonists, ans well as the formation of the Sons of Liberty and the Stamp Act congress, which in turn led to learly unity among the colonies. The British on the other hand, felt that the tax was a fair way to ge to thte colonies to contribute theirs and the empire's defense expenses.

The Sugar Act lowered taxes on sugar and molasses but implemented greater enforcement of the act to decrease smuggling. This led to stricter regulations on colonial trade, which mainly targeted American merchants. It also led to a marked an increase in revenue for Britian and more direct taxation for the colonies. Unlike the Stamp Act, the Sugar Act targeted merchants, but both added to growing resentment for taxation without representation. Furthermore, colonists felt that this act violated their rights and was an unjustified interference in their affairs.

Resulting from the Intolerable Acts delegates from the 13 colonies came together and wrote the Declaration of Rights and Grievances asking the Crown for redress. The British Crown saw this as a challenge to their authority and refused to negotiate. This is different from other conferences

Firt Congressional Congress 1774

The Second Continental Congress met after the revolutionary war began and helped to oversee the war effort, establish the continental army, and issue the Declaration of Independence. In addition, they sought foreign support and wrote the Articles of Confederation. The Second Continental Congress was formed to unify and coordinate the war effort, and the creation of the United States could not have happened without it. The colonists believed this as well, as they saw the Congress as a crucial part of the war effort and a representation of colonial unity and their desire to be self governed.