The document discusses several key events leading up to the American Revolution: - The East India Company flag and Betsy Ross flag were symbols used during the revolution - The financial burdens of the French and Indian War led to unrest in the 13 colonies as Britain tried to pay off debts - The Intolerable Acts imposed by Britain were seen by colonists as oppressive and removing their rights, though some events were misperceived - The Quebec Act was seen as a last straw that reallocated land and gave rights to Roman Catholics, angering some colonists and merchants