Reform of Colonial Taxation
Repeals the Townshend Acts, except duty on tea, in response to unrest in America
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1770-1782
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Frederick North Biography and Timeline
Follow Frederick North through 23 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Frederick North, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1770
Rule of Falkland Islands
Spain attacks Port Egmont, ending the British presence, The expulsion of the British settlement brings the two countries to the brink of war, but a peace Treaty allows the British to return in 1771 with neither side relinquishing sovereignty
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1770-1782
Siege of Port Egmont
Spain attacks Port Egmont, ending the British presence, The expulsion of the British settlement brings the two countries to the brink of war, but a peace Treaty allows the British to return in 1771 with neither side relinquishing sovereignty
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1770-1782
1772
Reform of Trade
The East India Co goes bankrupt so mercantalist burdens are lifted. The East India Co can sell directly, competing with American smugglers
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1770-1782
1773
Rebellion of Rebels in Boston
Merchants board a boycotted ship to hold a tea Party & throw its tea overboard
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1770-1782
Rebellion of Rebels in London
1st tea ship is boycotted in Boston by the British
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1770-1782
ICCC
Founds Inter-Colonial Committee's of Correspondence
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1770-1782
Trial
The British Government holds the HMS Gaspee trials in Great Britain
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1770-1782
1774
Closes the port of Boston & reduces the power of the Massachusetts
Closes the port of Boston & reduces the power of the Massachusetts legislature
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1770-1782
Parliament punishes the American colonists for the anti-British behaviour
Parliament punishes the American colonists for the anti-British behaviour
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1770-1782
Requires colonists to house British troops where barracks are not available
Requires colonists to house British troops where barracks are not available
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1770-1782
Silver Legal Tender
Parliament limits the legal-tender use of silver, reinforcing gold as Britain's principal monetary standard.
Role range: 1770-1782
Closes Boston harbour until the East India Company is reimbursed for lost
Closes Boston harbour until the East India Company is reimbursed for lost tea
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1770-1782
Rebellion of Rebels in Boston
Closes Boston harbour until the East India Company is reimbursed for lost tea
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1770-1782
Trade Relations at Newfoundland
Forbids trade between New England colonies & British Dominions. Forbids American access to Newfoundland fisheries
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1770-1782
1776
Budget
Raises land tax to four shillings to help pay for the American War of Independence
Role range: 1775-1783 – 1770-1782
1778
Peace
Congress rejects offers of a British Peace Commission & insists on independence
Role range: 1775-1783 – 1770-1782
Declaration of War
France declares war on Britain & sends an army to north America
Role range: 1775-1783 – 1770-1782
1780
Declaration of War
Declares War on The Netherlands
Role range: 1775-1783 – 1770-1782
1782
Peace
Parliament votes to abandon the American War of Independence
Role range: 1775-1783 – 1770-1782
Resignation of Frederick North
Resigns after Britains defeat
Role range: 1775-1783 – 1770-1782
Peace
Parliament enacts legislation empowering the Crown to negotiate peace with the US
Role range: 1775-1783 – 1770-1782
1783
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Role range: 1763-1809 – 1783-1783
Records, sources and methodology
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