American Revolution

French and Indian War Ends Britain wants colonists to pay for damage from war Britain also took half of the land the Colonists just fought for

The Proclamation of 1763 Protects from getting into wars England didn't want to send any more money

Sugar Act Colonist Boycott smuggling Lowered tax on imported molasses Allows seizure of goods

Stamp Act Colonists must pay for stamps on any printed material Protests begin Patrick Henry convinces House Burgesses to pass a resolution Virginia repeals the Stamp Act

Stamp Act protests (cont.) Albany kicks in 9 delegates are sent to New York Boycotting British and European goods Non-importation agreements are set British merchants are practically begging at this point for it to be repealed Britain repeals the act but it is now replaced with the Declaratory Acts

French and Indian War starts