Events Leading to American independence :: American History, The Coercive Acts

Coercive Acts/Intolerable Acts (1774)They were harsh actions that were do to keep the colonists in check. The Coercive Acts did not bother the colonists very(prenominal) happy. The Coercive Acts included end capital of Massachusetts Harbor and they made them pay for the tea that they dumped in the harbor. They similarly reminded them of the quartering act which forced colonists to give British soldiers a radix and a hot meal when they wanted. The last action they did was removed every(prenominal) town meetings they have. These actions made the colonists turn against Britain even more.Continental Congress (1774)They first met in Philadelphia. They had 56 delegates for the continental congress. Every colony besides Georgia displace delegates. They discussed how to get a good militia. They discussed what to boycott and what was going to be in the Statement of Grievances. They did not know that there would be a help Continental Congress. Second Continental Congress (1775)They he ld their first meeting on May 10, 1775. All 13 colonies sent delegates to the Second Continental Congress. They genuine the printing of money. The Second Continental Congress set up the very first post office. The Continental Congress created the continental army which helped make the colonies win. The Continental Congress was a key part of the struggle that was to come.The Boston Massacre (1770)The redcoats over reacted when the colonists were throwing snowb entirelys and other harmless items. The Colonists were taunting the redcoats. The redcoats thought that a riot was starting. Paul Revere, being a silver smith employ this to his advantage. He engraved the image of the Boston massacre into silver and apply that as propaganda. They used this to gain support of the colonists. There were 8 killed colonists.Taxes to buckle under for War Debt (1764)Britain first decided that they wanted to help the colonists and pay for the war that was between them and the French. They won the French and Indian War. After the war Britain decided to raise the valuatees by a lot. This was one of the many catalysts of the Declaring Independence from Britain. This made even more people join the side with the colonists because of the tax raises. They all wanted the taxes repealed. So they boycotted buying all foods that had a big tax on them. They even boycotted some of the very simple everyday flavour foods that you must have. They added many other taxes for Tea that was raised in tax by double.