Revolutionary War: The American Revolution

It was a domino effect that planted the seed in the hearts and minds of soon to be American colonists; in the core of it all was one particular battle and its effects. The French and Indian War (also known as the Seven Years War) was a battle fought by Britain and France – an imperial feud. Subsequent to the bloodshed, many controversial regulations were executed by the Crown and Parliament. Factors that influenced the formation of a united colony included the Proclamation of 1763, the Quartering Act of 1765, and the Stamp Act (1765). With all these internal and external conflicts, the colonies found integrity that would lead them to a revolution soon to be won. The Proclamation of 1763 (October 7, 1763) was the first of many legislations that would affect all the colonies and not in a good way. Following the end of the Seven Years War, King George III declared the proclamation in response to the revolt led by Pontiac, an Ottawa chief – Pontiac’s …show more content…
It assessed tax on all printed paper including legal documents, newspapers, playing cards, and licenses. This duty angered colonials whom believed that as British citizens should not be taxed without their consent; the act therefore became one of the major components of “taxation without representation”. As a result, colonists rioted and daunted those that were responsible for the taxing. Though the legislation was eventually repealed, the quarrel between the British and colonists cultivated much more than expected – a far larger movement that would become the American Revolution. There are critical political forces the came into being during the time of the crisis, the Sons of Liberty, the formation of the Stamp Act Congress, and the non-importation agreements developed in response to the act. These efforts brought the colonists together and gave them a sense of

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