Analyze the roles of the regulars and the militia forces. Analyze the military clauses of the U.S. Constitution. Comprehend the relationships among national objectives, military objectives, and conflict termination, as illustrated by previous wars, campaigns, and operations. Pay particular attention to the military clauses in the boxed-in areas. LTC John Moncure, The Cowpens Staff Ride and Battlefield Tour , CSI Staff Ride booklet.
Parliament passes Sugar Act and Currency Act.
British Parliament passes the Stamp Act. Parliament passes Declaratory Act asserting its right to tax the colonies. Townshend Acts passed, enumerating certain articles for taxes. British reinforcements arrive in Boston. Tensions reach peak but hostilities avoided.