Declaration of independence

[judy1234]

Where was the Declaration of Independence sighned?
Which colonies were involved in the Declaration of Independence?
What kind of events happened after the Declaration of Independence ?
What events happened before the Declaration of Independence?

[Sproutstick]

I prefer it when students present essay questions in a less obvious manner.  These have clearly been copied in the format in which they were delivered to (you) the student and for that reason, and that reason alone I am refusing to answer your series of 'bullet-pointet' questions.

 

Perhaps I get so irate about questions which are delivered in this unimaginitive, totally disinterested manner because it reminds me of being a lazy student myself.

 

My advice to you would be to do the following:  Go to 'www.google.com' and type in 'American Declaration of Independance + facts'.  All you are requesting is a list of facts... and that is what you will get.

 

Ta, Sproutstick

[Sludge]

There were 56 signatories on the Declaration of Independence signing for the following states -Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire.

But if you Google Boston Tea Party and/or Declaration of Independence you will find much of interest to read and the answers to all of your questions. 

[Sproutstick]

Dearest sludge,

 

Despite your best efforts - the 'student' has posted a duplicate query; this time with the 'amazingly creative' addition of 'ANSWER ASAP' superceding the main text.

 

I feel my point has been made. 

 

 

[sweetheart]

Sproutstick, well answered.

[Sludge]

I've already listed the colonies, and you can take your pick from the events:

1763 
February 10 Treaty of Paris ending French and Indian War
October Proclamation of 1763 prohibits western settlement
1764 
April 5 Sugar Act enacted to defray cost of recent war
Various Customs Office reforms to tighten enforcement of trade laws
April 19 Currency Act restricts issuance of paper money in colonies
May
James Otis raises cry of "no taxation without representation"
August
Bostonians boycott British-made luxuries
1765 
March 22 Stamp Act passed as first "direct tax" on American colonies
March 24 Quartering Act passed for maintaining British troops in America
May
Patrick Henry delivers "treason" speech in Virginia House of Burgesses
June
Massachusetts sends Circular Letter to organize opposition to Stamp Act
August 14
Sons of Liberty terrorize Andrew Oliver in Boston
August 26
Looting of Thomas Hutchinson house by Sons of Liberty October 7-25
Stamp Act Congress meets in New York City
November 1
Effective date for Stamp Act
November
Stamp Act riots in New York City

[Sludge]

1766
February 22 House of Commons considers repeal of Stamp Act (House approval March 4; Lords on March 17)
March 18 Declaratory Act approved in wake of Stamp Act repeal
August
Riots in New York City over enforcement of Quartering Act
December
New York assembly suspended
1767
June - July Townshend Acts passed:
New York Restraining Act
Customs Service Reform
Townshend Duty Act
October
Boycott of British luxury items in Boston
December 2
First installment of John Dickinson's Letters
1768
February 11
Samuel Adams and James Otis' circular letter opposing Townshend Acts sent to colonial assemblies
April
Temporary crisis over John Hancock's ship, Lydia
May
British warship arrives in Boston harbor to protect threatened customs officials
June 10
Customs officials seize Hancock's Liberty
July
Massachusetts assembly suspended for refusing to rescind Circular Letter
October 1
British troops occupy Boston

[Sludge]

1769
May
Virginia Resolves of George Mason oppose British policies; governor closes House of Burgesses
throughout
Nonimportation agreements spread to Pa., Va., Md., S.C., Ga. and N.C.
1770 
January 16-18
Sons of Liberty v. redcoats in New York City ends in Battle of Golden Hill
March 5
Boston Massacre followed by removal of troops from city
April 12 Repeal of Townshend Duties except for tax on tea
October - December
John Adams' defense of Capt. Preston and troops
1772
June 9-10
Gaspee affair in Narragansett Bay
November
Boston Committee of Correspondence formed
1773 
March
Virginia creates Committee of Correspondence
May 10 Tea Act into effect
December 16
Boston Tea Party
1774
January 29 Benjamin Franklin scolded by Privy Council in London
March 31 Coercive Acts (initial)
Boston Port Act Measure labeled as "Intolerable Acts" in colonies
May 13
Boston boycott; Thomas Gage replaces Hutchinson; additional troops arrive
May 20 Coercive Acts (additional)
Massachusetts Government Act
Administration of Justice Act
June 2 Coercive Acts (additional)
Quartering Act (revised)
June 22 Quebec Act (Regarded in America as Intolerable Act)
July 18
Fairfax Resolves adopted by Virginia convention
September 5
First Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia (adjourns Oct. 26)
September 9
Suffolk Resolves adopted in Massachusetts
September 17
Congress urges defiance of Coercive Act and formation of militias
October 10
Battle of Point Pleasant
October 14
Congress approves Declaration of Rights and Grievances
October 20
Continental Association formed to enforce boycotts

[Sludge]

1775 
February 9 Parliament declares American colonies in state of rebellion
March 23
Patrick Henry's "liberty or death" speech
March 30 New England Restraining Act
April 18
Revere and others warn of British move
April 19
Battles of Lexington and Concord
May 10
Second Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia

[Sludge]

The Declaration of Independence was signed in what is now known as Independence Hall, Philadelphia.

[Sludge]

Dear Sprout

 

Your point has been very well made and I agree with you entirely. However, never let it be said that a question has stumped Answerbank, and it is with that in mind that I have replied as I have. It will be most interesting to see whether a thank you arrives!

 

Best wishes

[ezapf]

Wow, good job Sludge! Where were you when I was in school? Outline: Done. Rough draft...

[Westminster]

The Declaration of Independence was not signed in what is now known as Independence Hall in Philadelphia. It was proclaimed there on (nb) 2 July 1776, and then sent round the colonies over the succeeding months to get signatures. It's not really clear why 4 July became 'Independence Day' when nothing really happened on that day.

[koki]

Which colonies were involved with the Declaration of Independence?