French and Indian War
Despite what its name claims, the French and Indian War was one of many conflict between Britain and France, specifically over the Ohio River Valley territory. From rich soil to quality trading grounds, the Ohio River Valley was sought out by many groups due to the abundance of benefits. The British and the colonists fought the French and the Native Americans for 7 years (thus, “The Seven Years’ War”). Although the French surrendered and the British gained the land in the end, England was broke.
Proclamation of 1763
Put into place by King George after the French and Indian war, the Proclamation of 1763 was enforced to prevent colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains and fighting with the Natives. After the …show more content…
From newspapers to licences to playing cards, any paper items purchased would have to be bought with an official stamp/seal (thus the name). Protests against the Stamp Act developed quickly, and was met with many varied forms of disagreement. The Stamp Act was successful in harming the colonists’ economy until 1766 when Parliament received much pressure to repeal it.
Quartering Act
Passed by Parliament in 1765, the Quartering Act required colonists to room and board British soldiers. British militia were housed in barracks and resorting to any facility necessary was common if there was not enough housing in the barracks. Housing the British also meant using up valued resources to feed them. Imagine the common enemy moving into your home because it was law; it would agitate you and it surely upset agitated the colonists.
Townshend Acts
Chancellor of Exchequer Charles Townshend proposed the Townshend Acts in 1767 in which all glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea imported into the colonies was to be taxed. Although Townshend’s intent was to resolve Britain’s debt, colonists viewed it as an abuse of power. Therefore, colonists avoided importing British items. In 1770, Parliament retained only the tax on tea, to continue taxing the colonies in some way. This was so quintessential that early patriotism is often represented by their opposition of the tax on
Despite what its name claims, the French and Indian War was one of many conflict between Britain and France, specifically over the Ohio River Valley territory. From rich soil to quality trading grounds, the Ohio River Valley was sought out by many groups due to the abundance of benefits. The British and the colonists fought the French and the Native Americans for 7 years (thus, “The Seven Years’ War”). Although the French surrendered and the British gained the land in the end, England was broke.
Proclamation of 1763
Put into place by King George after the French and Indian war, the Proclamation of 1763 was enforced to prevent colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains and fighting with the Natives. After the …show more content…
From newspapers to licences to playing cards, any paper items purchased would have to be bought with an official stamp/seal (thus the name). Protests against the Stamp Act developed quickly, and was met with many varied forms of disagreement. The Stamp Act was successful in harming the colonists’ economy until 1766 when Parliament received much pressure to repeal it.
Quartering Act
Passed by Parliament in 1765, the Quartering Act required colonists to room and board British soldiers. British militia were housed in barracks and resorting to any facility necessary was common if there was not enough housing in the barracks. Housing the British also meant using up valued resources to feed them. Imagine the common enemy moving into your home because it was law; it would agitate you and it surely upset agitated the colonists.
Townshend Acts
Chancellor of Exchequer Charles Townshend proposed the Townshend Acts in 1767 in which all glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea imported into the colonies was to be taxed. Although Townshend’s intent was to resolve Britain’s debt, colonists viewed it as an abuse of power. Therefore, colonists avoided importing British items. In 1770, Parliament retained only the tax on tea, to continue taxing the colonies in some way. This was so quintessential that early patriotism is often represented by their opposition of the tax on