Events Leading to the American Revolution- MH

By mhammondgwd51
  • Proclamation Line of 1763

    Proclamation Line of 1763

    King George III enforced this along the Appalachian mountains and colonist were not allowed to settle west of this line.
  • Tea Act

    Tea Act

    The British East India company was in debt, so British passed the Tea Act. This forced the colonist to buy tea only from the company.
  • Intolerable/Coercive Acts

    Intolerable/Coercive Acts

    These laws were intended to punish Massachusetts and end colonial changes to British Authority. These laws shut down Boston's port until everything was paid for, governor controlled everything in the colony and forced citizens to allow British soldiers to stay with them.
  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress

    55 delegates met in Philadelphia. Congress introduced the declaration of Rights and Grievances that expressed loyalty to the king, but condemned the Coercive Acts and also decided to boycott British goods.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    Written by Thomas Jefferson to further the cause of colonist fight with the mother country. Addressed to those within the colonies who were loyal to the king or uncommitted to the cause. It also addressed principals of equality, natural rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense

    Written by Thomas Paine, attacking King George III, and arguing that Parliament cannot do anything without the kings support.