Foundation+of+New+Government

The events from the beginnings of the colonies that led the leaders of the country to create a new government in 1787.
Several events led to the independence of the American colonies. The British imposed several "acts", such as the Stamp act, Townshend act, as well as the Intolerable acts. The unfairness of these acts, led the colonies to revolt in many ways, including the Boston Tea Party, and also it led to, The American Revolution. The American Revolution gave the colonies their freedom, and were no longer under repressive British control. After gaining their independence the American's set up The Articles of Confederation, which was the first form of government for the young country of America.

(Boston Tea Party) (Boston Massacare)

**Events In Chronological Order**
__**1765**__- England imposes the Stamp Act __**1767**__-[|Townshend Acts]on imported materials, like glass and tea, as well as paper __**1770**__-Boston Massacare where 5 unarmed colonists were killed by British Soldiers. __**1773**__- Angry colonists dump British Tea into the Boston Harbor __**1775**__- Olive Branch Petition: The Second Continental Congress sent a letter to the King of England Pleading for a peaceful alternative, rather than war __**1775**__-American Revolution starts, which is the Colonies against the British, at [|Bunker Hill]in Boston Mass __**1779**__ - A peace plan is approved by Congress which states independence, British evacuation of America and free navigation on the Mississippi River. __**1783**__ - England officially declares an end to hostilities in America __**1784**__ - The [|﻿Treaty of Paris]﻿ is ratified by Congress. The Revolutionary War officially ends.References __**1786**__ - Americans suffer from post-war economic depression including a shortage of currency, high taxes, nagging creditors, farm foreclosures and bankruptcies. __**1786**__ - In Massachusetts, to prevent debtors from being tried and put in prison, ex-Revolutionary War Captain Daniel Shays, who is now a bankrupt farmer, leads an armed mob and prevents the Northampton Court from holding a session __**1787**__ - Due to the demand of a strong central government, fueled by [|Shays' Rebellion], Congress endorses a resolution calling for a constitutional convention to be held in Philadelphia, beginning in May. __**1787**__- Instead of revising the [|Articles of Confederation], delegates vote to create a brand new type of national government,split into three branches - the legislative, executive and judicial - therefore dividing power with checks and balances, and, as a measure of protection against tyranny by a controlling majority.

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