Sugar act April 5, 1764, the parliament modified the sugar and molasses act which was on the

edge of expiring. During this act, merchants were required to pay tax for each gallon of molasses foreign importation. The sugar act reduced the price, also listed more goods to be taxed like sugar, wines, coffee, and iron. The sugar act was to reduce trade and relations between The Canary islands, and the French West Indies. This act and the currency act set the citizens to stage the revolt against the stamp act. No taxation without representation One of the many disagreements between the British and American authorities. This was one of the reasons why America had revolted against Britain because, they felt in order for them to be taxed, they should have some sort of representation in the parliament. If taxes were going to be given then the Americans wanted their own assembly to impose them. Stamp act Because of the French and Indian war, which had caused an expensive debt for the British. The nations debt doubled and the cost of military protection for North American colonies. George Grenville, the Whig prime minister introduced the idea of a stamp tax to pay for some of the expenses. The act passed in 1765. This act required the use of stamped paper for any sort of documentation. Because of the stamp act it rioted in revolts against it, public demonstrations, and radical opposition. Townshend Act Were taxes on gas, paint, oil, lead, tea, and paper. The reason for this was because of the colonials hostilities created by the stamp act. In summer 1768, crowds began mobbing through customs office, which then forced him to retire to the British harbor. Boston massacre In 1767 the Townshend act was passed in order to create more revenue for the Englishmen. The Boston massacre was in 1770, an argument between a merchant and soldier escalated to a large fight between many of the citizens and military. The mob taunted the soldiers by throwing a variety of things at them. This is significant because it was the start of their rebellion against the British rule. Boston Tea party The Americas protested against the Townshend act, and the navigation acts so in return to get around this obstacle, they simply smuggled tea into the country and drinking it. The effectiveness of this American resistance was shown in the decline in tea sales, by dropping over 70% in just three years. The Parliament passed the tea act in 1773, which gave the English East India company a chance to control and monopolize tea exportation into the new world. They then reasoned later on that if the Americans would willingly pay the tax, then theyd be willing to sell tea for a lower price.

Coercive Acts Formally known as the restraining acts, introduced in 1774, by Lord North who acted in direct orders from George III. The whole point of this act was an attempt to restore order in Massachusetts, after the Boston Tea Party. Common sense The fight at Lexington and Concord didnt immediately transform American public opinions into supporting independence. It started off a great debate between homes, assemblies, and colonists. Thomas Paine in 1776, published Common sense which is considered to be an important element during the debate. His publication is significant because it is one of the most successful essays in American History. The Olive branch Petition 1775, the congress passed a resolution which formed a committee to draft a letter to the thing. The Members were Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Johnson, John Jay, and William Livingston. This group presented their ideas but had gotten rejected. It was later signed by 48 members. This furiated the Americans and resulted into hostile acts from them towards the Parliament. George Washington 1732 1799. Was considered the Father of the United states, served as a chief in the continental army during the American revolution. He was the one that helped lead the American military to defeat the British in two battles, one in New Jersey in 1776 and another in New York City. Washington is significant because he had visions of a great and powerful nation that would be built on republican lines using federal power. He was also the leader of the first revolution against a colonial empire in world history. Declaration of independence An agreement that the Congress agreed to in 1776, that the thirteen American colonies were now independent states and no longer a part of the Britishs rule. Thomas Jefferson originally wrote the document, which was then edited by the rest of the congress members. The declaration was a formal explanation of why America was no longer under their rule. It justified their independence. Loyalists The Loyalists were basically the English men that lived in one of the thirteen colonies in the United States, They were under Britishs rule, they also opposed the patriots because of the outbreak they caused for independence. Patriots The Patriots were American citizens that rioted against the English rule because they did not agree with being taxed was right for the Englishs rule. The Patriots also didnt agree that the English should represent them in the Parliament, they wanted their own spokesperson, so when things didnt turn out or no compromises were

made, they revolted against the British. Thomas Jefferson 1743 1826, he was considered to be one of the founding fathers, the author of the declaration of independence and United States third president. He spent a lot of time during the American Revolution in the Continental congress representing Virginia. He was greatly involved during the enlightenment, and was influential towards all Europeans and Americans. He also was anti slavery and although he owned thousands of them he was opposed to it, ironically though he couldnt do anything because he represented the congress. Battles of Lexington/Concord General Gage had a secret mission set up in place, he sent out British soldiers to Boston in 1775, where they would capture Colonial Sam Adams and John Hancock. The ultimate reason for seizing them was for the gunpowder. During the battles many British soldiers were killed, wounded and missing. The Battle of Bunker Hill took place in Boston Harbor, The British troops against the American troops. The Britishs military was far stronger than the United States; they had more warfare against them. This Battle was significant because it was one of the many uprising against the British that the Americans had created for independences, they also killed thousands of troops along the way, therefore increasing the taxes that they would have to pay off later. Articles of Confederation Was a agreement devised amongst the 13 colonies that when the Unnited States would be established it would be a sovereign state and it would serve as its first constitution. The approved version went through in 1776. It was significant because it conducted diplomacy with Europe and deal with territorial issues and Indian relations. Battle of Saratoga 1777, decided the British Generals fate. Saratoga was the turning point f the revolutionary war of independence. The Americans captured a portion of the British defenses, which forced Burgoyne to retreat and his army to surrender in Saratoga. Treaty of Alliance 1788 Was the defensive alliance between France and the United states during the midst of the American Revolution, this compromised the U.S military support in case of an attack caused by the British. This Formalized the start of the Franco-American alliance that would remain effective until the 1800s.