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Intolerable Acts
Pontiac's Rebellion
By: Asvath Madhan and Janardhan Karumuri
The Road to Revolution
Common Sense
Second Continental Congress
Declaration of Independence
First Continental Congress
Tea Act
Boston Massacre
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Quartering Act
French & Indian War
Albany Plan
Navigation Act of 1660
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Navigation Act of 1660

Albany Plan

French & Indian War

Quartering Act

Stamp Act

Sugar Act

Boston Massacre

Tea Act

First Continental Congress

Declaration of Independence

Second Continental Congress

Common Sense

The Road to Revolution

By: Asvath Madhan and Janardhan Karumuri

Pontiac's Rebellion

Intolerable Acts

Description: The First Continental Congress brought together delegates from 12 of the American colonies to discuss grievances against British policies and to coordinate a response.Analysis (Continuity): The First Continental Congress demonstrated the continuity of colonial attempts to peacefully address grievances with the British government while also preparing for potential conflict.

First Continental Congress (1774)

Stamp Act (1765)

Description: The Stamp Act required colonists to purchase and use special stamped paper for printed materials. It was a direct tax imposed by the British government on the colonies. Analysis (Effect): The Stamp Act led to widespread protests and boycotts by the colonists, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the colonies and Britain.

Sugar Act (1764)

Description: The Sugar Act was a British law that imposed new taxes on sugar and other goods imported to the American colonies. It aimed to generate revenue to offset war debt. Analysis (Effect): The Sugar Act had a direct effect on colonial trade and taxation, contributing to colonial anger over what they perceived as taxation without representation.

Common Sense (1776)

Description: "Common Sense" was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that argued for American independence from British rule. It gained widespread popularity and galvanized support for independence. Analysis (Effect): "Common Sense" played a pivotal role in swaying public opinion in favor of independence and served as a catalyst for the movement towards declaring independence.

Pontiac's Rebellion (1763)

Description: Pontiac’s Rebellion was a Native American uprising against British rule in the Ohio River Valley following the French and Indian War. It resulted from Native American resistance to British expansion into their territories. Analysis (Cause): Pontiac’s Rebellion was caused by British policies and attempts to control Native American lands after the French and Indian War. It demonstrated the consequences of imperial expansion and sparked tensions.

Intolerable Acts (1774)

Description: The Intolerable Acts, also known as the Coercive Acts, were a series of punitive laws imposed by Britain on Massachusetts following the Boston Tea Party. They included the closing of Boston Harbor and restrictions on colonial self-government. Analysis (Change): The Intolerable Acts marked a significant shift in British policy, from taxation to direct control and punishment, intensifying colonial resolve to resist British authority.

Albany Plan of 1754

Description: The Albany Plan was a proposal for colonial unity put forward by Benjamin Franklin during the Albany Congress. It suggested a centralized colonial government to deal with common defense and Native American relations. Analysis (Cause): The Albany Plan was a response to the need for coordinated action among the colonies in the face of growing tensions with Native American tribes and the possibility of conflict with the French. It reflects the cause of recognizing the need for colonial unity in the midst of a changing geopolitical landscape in North America. However, the plan was not adopted, highlighting the challenges of achieving unity among the colonies at that time.

Tea Act (1773)

Description: The Tea Act granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the American colonies. It led to the Boston Tea Party, where colonists protested the tax on tea by dumping tea into Boston Harbor. Analysis (Effect): The Tea Act and the Boston Tea Party highlighted colonial resistance to British taxation and their determination to resist measures they viewed as unjust.

Quartering Act (1765)

Description: The Quartering Act mandated that colonists provide housing and supplies to British troops stationed in the colonies. It further increased colonial resentment towards British military presence. Analysis (Effect): The Quartering Act exacerbated colonial grievances and deepened the colonists' perception of British oppression.

Decleration of Independence (1776)

Description: The Declaration of Independence, authored primarily by Thomas Jefferson, proclaimed the American colonies' formal separation from British rule. It outlined principles of natural rights and government by consent. Analysis (Effect): The Declaration of Independence had a profound effect, as it officially declared the colonies' independence and inspired the American Revolution, leading to the birth of the United States.

Boston Massacre (1770)

Description: The Boston Massacre occurred when British soldiers opened fire on a crowd of colonists in Boston, killing five. It resulted from ongoing tensions and anti-British sentiment in the city. Analysis (Effect): The Boston Massacre galvanized colonial opposition to British rule and fueled calls for greater autonomy and representation.

Navigation Act of 1660

Description: The Navigation Act of 1660 was a British policy aimed at regulating colonial trade by requiring that all colonial imports and exports be carried on British ships. It limited economic opportunities for the colonies and increased British control over their commerce. Analysis (Continuity): This act exemplifies the continuity of British efforts to maintain economic dominance over the American colonies. It laid the foundation for future trade restrictions and tensions between the colonies and Britain.

French and Indian War (1754-63)

Description: The French and Indian War was a conflict between the British and French for control of North America. It resulted in British victory but also a significant debt for Britain, leading to future taxation of the colonies. Analysis (Effect): The French and Indian War had a profound effect on the relationship between Britain and its American colonies. The war's costs prompted Britain to impose new taxes on the colonies, which ultimately contributed to colonial discontent.

Second Continental Congress (1775-81)

Description: The Second Continental Congress managed the colonial war effort during the American Revolution and eventually adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Analysis (Change): The Second Continental Congress marked a significant change in the colonies' position, as it transitioned from managing resistance to British rule to actively pursuing independence.