Vocabulary
Define Independence
Freedom of government
The Stamp Act
the stamp act put tax on many paper items which were approved wit a special stamp
In June 1754, colonial leaders met at Albany, New York, to talk about how to deal with the French forces. Seven colonies sent delegates or representatives, including___________.
Benjamin Franklin
what happened in 1763
The French and Indian war begins
Define Resolution
A formal group statement
The Sugar act
This act put tax on sugar and molasses it was passed because England needed to pay for the war
who was a Boston silversmith, and known for his simple and beautiful work. He made a picture of the shooting and titled it "The Bloody Massacre"
Paul Revere
what happened in 1764
Britain passes the sugar act
Define Declaration
Official Statement
This act put tax on things such has glass, tea, paint, and paper
All town meetings had to be approved by ________
Thomas Gage
what happened in 1765
Britain passes the stamp act
Define Grievances
Complaints
The Tea Act
The tea act made it so only the East India Company was aloud to sell tea to the colonies
what happens in 1770
the Boston massacre takes place
Define Preamble
First Part
The Coercive Acts
This act forced the colonist to follow the laws they thought were unfair
what happens in 1773
the Boston tea party takes place