Colonial Unrest and Parliamentary Response (jan 1, 1773 – may 27, 1776)
Description:
The Stamp Act repealed in 1766, but the Declaratory Act affirmed British authority. Subsequent years saw new taxes and regulations, heightening colonial resentment. The Townshend Acts (1767) imposed duties on various goods, leading to protests and boycotts. The Boston Massacre in 1770 intensified tensions, with British soldiers killing five colonists.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1773
may 27, 1776
~ 3 years and 4 months