Three Prime Events Leading To The American Revolution
Three prime events that led to the American Revolution were the French and Indian War, Stamp Act, and the Tea Act. The first reason was the French and Indian war. In 1775, Great Britain sent 1,400 soldiers to Virginia to finish the job that Washington had started. They were led by General Edward Braddock. Two thirds of the soldiers were killed including the general. George Washington nearly escaped death when 4 bullets had hit his coat and 2 horses were shot right under him. The next reason for the start of the American Revolution was the Stamp Act. In 1765, Grenville proposed a new law called the Stamp Act. It stated that the colonists had to buy all of their necessary paper products on stamped paper which was much more costly. The colonists