Causes of the American Revolution
Joseph O'Donnell
Proclamation of 1763
Is when the colonists fought for land but then weren't able to go there so they retaliated.
Stamp Act of 1765
This act made colonists buy an official stamp or seal when buying paper. Colonists who disagree were fined or put in prison.
The Townshend Acts of 1767
This act let the tax collectors invade your privacy to look for smuggled goods. Which made the colonists start boycotting.
The Boston Massacre in 1770
The colonists taunt the soldiers that end up killing 5 people.
The Tea Act of 1773
Allowed the British East India company to sell tea straight to the colonies.
Boston tea party of 1773
British not allowed to sell directly to colonists so they got mad.
The Intolerable Acts of 1774
Lord North got mad at Boston and punished them.
Lexington and Concord 1775
The first official war and of the Revolution.