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French-Indian War (1763)
The French-Indian War (1756-1763), also known as the Seven Years' War, was a conflict between France and Great Britain over control of North American territories. It began in the Ohio River Valley, where both nations had competing claims, and saw significant battles such as the Battle of Fort Necessity and the Fall of Quebec. -
Navigation Acts (1763)
The Navigation Acts of 1763 were a continuation of earlier British laws aimed at controlling colonial trade to benefit England. These acts required that certain goods produced in the colonies, such as tobacco and sugar, be shipped only to England or other English colonies, and that all goods imported into the colonies be transported on English ships. These regulations were intended to ensure that the economic benefits of colonial trade flowed back to Britain. -
Stamp Act (1765)
The Stamp Act of 1765 was a British law that taxed all printed materials in the American colonies, including newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards. It was intended to raise revenue for British troops in North America. The act was highly unpopular among colonists, who protested with the slogan "no taxation without representation." Their strong opposition led to the act's repeal in 1766, but it also fueled growing resentment toward British rule. -
Quartering Act (1765)
The Quartering Act of 1765 required American colonists to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers. Colonists had to accommodate soldiers in their homes and other buildings, supplying them with essentials. This act was highly resented and added to the growing tension leading up to the American Revolution. -
The Townshend Acts (1765)
The Townshend Acts of 1767 were British laws that taxed imports like paper, glass, paint, and tea in the American colonies. The revenue was used to pay British officials, which upset colonists. This led to protests and boycotts, increasing tensions that contributed to the American Revolution. -
Boston Massacre (1770)
The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770, when British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists in Boston, killing five people. The incident began as a confrontation between colonists and a British guard, but it quickly escalated. The event fueled anti-British sentiment and was used as propaganda by colonial leaders to galvanize support against British rule. It was a significant event leading up to the American Revolution.