Navigation Acts of 1660 and 1663

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• Navigation Acts of 1660 and 1663 Colonist could
  not sell valuable products to any other country
  except Britain.
• 7 Years War left Britain in Debt. During the war
  the Colonies were taxed to pay for soldiers,
  and now that it was finished were expected to
  costs of war. (because war fought for them)
• Stamp Act 1765 Colonists had to pay a tax to
  have an official stamp put on wills, deeds, and
  other legal documents.

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Road to America
1773, To protest a tax on tea, Sam Adams
organized a raid against British Ships. Boston
Tea Party
Navigation Acts of 1660 and 1663 Colonist could
not sell valuable products to any other country
except Britain
7 Years War left Britain in Debt. During the war
the Colonies were taxed to pay for soldiers,
and now that it was finished were expected to
costs of war. (because war fought for them)
Stamp Act 1765 Colonists had to pay a tax to
have an official stamp put on wills, deeds, and
other legal documents.
In response King George sends troops in to
surround and occupy Boston
List a sent complaints to the King. The King
paid little attention to their demands.
September 1774, First Constitutional Congress met
in Philadelphia. Protested treatment in Boston
1787 - A Constitutional Convention was held in
1787. A new Constitution was drafted and later
the Bill of Rights was added
April 19,1775 British Soldiers and American
militiamen met in Lexington Massachusetts.
Fighting began.
1783 - Treaty signed with Britain to end the war.
US will be recognized as an independent nation.
1781 13 colonies ratified the Articles of
Confederation
1778 Ben Franklin persuaded France to enter war
on American Side.
George Washington Raises and commands army.