Early British Actions
Enacted in 1765; This was a tax on all papers, licenses, etc. It was later repealed.
Stamp Act
First President of the United States
George Washington
The center of the revolution
Boston
to protest by not buying services or goods
Boycott
This made it illegal for colonists to move west of a certain line.
Proclamation of 1763.
Although he had help, this man is generally credited with writing the Declaration of Independence. Third U.S. President.
Thomas Jefferson
First successful British Colony
Jamestown
Cruel or oppressive government actions
tyranny
This act required colonists to house and feed British Soldiers.
The Quartering Act
First Postmaster General of the United States. Never was president.
Benjamin Franklin
New York City
Britain's law-making assembly (like our Congress)
Parliament
This tax remained after colonists boycotted and Great Britain made attempts to make peace. It led to one of the first and most famous acts of rebellion in American History.
The Tea Act
Engraved "The Bloody Massacre," arguably the first piece of political propaganda circulated. Also was "The Midnight Rider," warning towns that the British were coming. Never became president.
Paul Revere
First battle was fought here.
Lexington, Massachusetts
To bring goods from another country for sale
import
Although the exact cause is still unknown, this event was depicted in a print that circulated across the colonies that helped persuade many that the British government was tyrannical and must be stopped.
The Boston Massacre
Leader of the militia at Lexington.
John Parker
First capital of the U.S. Where the Continental Congress met.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Those who remained loyal to Great Britain during the Revolutionary War
Loyalists