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Date: 1763

What happened: The British announced that the land west 

of the Appalachian Mountains would be reserved for the 

Native Americans. They thought this would allow the 

colonists to remain safe without having to use their troops 

for protection.

Contribution: This made it clear to the colonists that the 

British intended to maintain even tighter control over the 

colonists which angered them.

If I were a colonist: If I were a colonist when this happened, 

I would've been furious because we were the ones who 

fought and won the land and now we wouldn't be able to 

use it. This would cause me to want to rebel. With help, I 

would've taken a stand.

Date: 1764

What happened: The government out a tax on foreign refined 

sugar and increased taxes on coffee, indigo, and most French 

alcohol was banned.

Contribution: This angered the colonists because they wanted 

a say in the running of their government.

If I were a colonist: If I were a colonist, I wouldn't get too 

angry about the tax about first. Though, once it were to hit me 

that the colonists had no say in the government, I would 

become very mad. After realizing this, I probably wouldn't but 

sugar in order to rebel.

Date: 1765

What happened: This act required colonists to allow British 

soldiers to stay in their homes. They had to provide food and 

everything for the soldiers.

Contribution: This caused the colonists to become suspicious 

of the troops. They thought they were sent to control them.

If I were a colonist: If I were a colonist I would've grown very 

nervous. Having to allow soldiers into my home would make 

me think they were thinking about war.

Date: 1765

What happened: The colonists had to pay a tax on printed 

materials to help pay for Britain's debt. This act was eventually 

repealed.

Contribution: This act made the colonists feel that their 

freedom was being threatened. It started boycotting.

If I were a colonist: This would have angered me because we 

were having to pay so much tax. I would've joined in the 

boycotting.

Date: 1767

What happened: The government imposed a small "indirect" 

tax on glass, lead, paper, and tea. The tax was "indirect" 

because it was collected at sea ports (it was just added to the 

total cost) so hopefully the colonists wouldn't notice.

Contribution: The colonists noticed the tax and organized a 

huge boycott of British goods. The "indirect" tax infuriated the 

colonists.

If I were a colonist: I would have been furious at the 

government for trying to hide a tax from me. This may have 

caused me to think about leaving or start to rebel.

Date: March 5, 1770

What happened: A mob of colonists harassed British troops, 

which quickly grew out of hand. The troops killed 5 unarmed 

colonists.

Contribution: The British troops were removed after colonists 

demanded their removal for shooting when they thought it 

wasn't necessary.

If I were a colonist: I honestly wouldn't have been to mad 

about it. After all, the colonists did start it. I probably wouldn't 

have done anything about it unless I had a connection with a 

colonist who was harmed. 

Date: 1773

What happened: The Tea Act meant colonists could only buy 

tea from the British West Indies Company angered the 

colonists. The Sons of Liberty dressed as Native Americans, 

raided three ships, and destroyed three hundred forty chests 

of tea.

Contribution: This lead to the intolerable acts and caused the 

colonists to have to pay for all the lost tea.

If I were a colonist: I would've felt that we did the right thing. 

After all, we can't just sit around and let the government do 

this to us. I probably would've wanted to join in and help 

them.

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