Revolutionary War

It led to new taxes on the American colonies to pay for war debts.

It resulted in immediate independence for the colonies.

It caused Britain to lose all its American territories.

It ended all conflicts between Britain and France forever.

Colonists were allowed to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains

Colonists were told not to move west of the Appalachian Mountains

The British government gave land to the colonists in the Indian Reserve

The Province of Quebec was divided among the colonies

By selling land west of the Appalachians

By taxing imported and domestic goods

By increasing trade with France

By allowing colonists to govern themselves

The port of Boston was closed

Colonial self-governance was restricted

Colonists were given more representation in Parliament

The colonies were united against Britain

Organizing boycotts against British goods

Leading the Boston Tea Party

Spreading pamphlets and literature against the British

Acts of defiance against British policies

Appointed George Washington as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army

Issued the Olive Branch Petition

Declared independence from Britain in 1775

Assumed the powers of a national government