american history (declaration of independence)

What year (and date) did the stamp act happen?

March 22 1765

When did the French and Indian war happen? ( just year)

1754-1763

What was the stamp act?

The Stamp Act was a British tax on colonists that required them to use stamps. These stamps had to be applied to all legal documents, playing cards, and other items. This happened because they were in major debt after their war with the French.

When was the tea act?

The tea act passed british parliament on may 10, 1773.

What was the tea act?

The Tea Act was a law passed by Parliament, with the primary goal of helping the British East India Company sell its substantial surplus of tea.

When did the intolerable acts take place?(year)

1774

What was the intolerable acts?

The Intolerable Acts (also known as the Coercive Acts) were passed by the British Parliament in 1774 to punish the colonists for their resistance to British rule.

When was the proclamation of 1763?

The Proclamation of 1763 was a law that prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

What was the French and Indian war?

The French and Indian War was the start of the United States. It was the French vs Great Britain; the result of the war was Great Britain winning.

When and what was The Boston Massacre

The Boston Massacre happened on March 5, 1770. This event occurred due to escalating tensions between British soldiers occupying Boston to enforce taxes.

What and when was Lexington and concord? (Year and date)

Lexington and Concord relates to the battle at Lexington and Concord that took place on April 19, 1775, at 5:00 a.m. As a result of this war, it was declared a patriot victory because the British soldiers retreated to Boston, and they were attacked by colonists along the way.

When and what was the stamp act congress?

The Stamp Act Congress convened on October 7, 1765, with representatives from every British colony in attendance. It took place in New York. They held the Stamp Act Congress to protest the British Stamp Act of 1765. They did this because they didn't want to pay taxes without any representation

When and what was the first continental congress

The First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia from September 5 to October 26, 1774, with delegates from 12 colonies (Georgia was absent because it was heavily loyalist).

When and what was the Second Continental Congress

The Second Continental Congress was held on May 10, 1775, in Philadelphia. They called this meeting to discuss the idea of adopting the Declaration of Independence.

Who wrote and why was the deceleration of independence written?

The Declaration of Independence was primarily written by Thomas Jefferson but edited by John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. And it was written to formally declare the 13 original colonies’ separation from Great Britain, or their gaining their independence from Great Britain.

Who was meant read the declaration of independence?

The Declaration of Independence was written for King George III of great Britain.

Who is crisps attuks?

Crispus attuks was one of the Boston citizens who died during the Boston Massacre

Who is ameul Adams?

Samuel adams was a member of the sons of liberty.

Who was king George III?

King George III was the king of Britain.

Who was George Washington?

George Washington was the first president of the united states.

Who was John Adams?

John Adams helped write the Declaration of Independence and was a member of the Sons of Liberty.

Who was Thomas Jefferson?

Thomas jefferson was the primary auther of declaration of independence.

Who was Benjamin Franklin?

Benjamin franklin was a founding father.