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The Stamp Act forced the colonists to pay taxes on printed items such as newspapers, playing cards, and pamphlets. -
The Boston Massacre was a violent clash between the British soldiers and led by the Sons of Liberty. This caused tensions to rise and more colonists to be upset with the British. -
The Tea Act was passed by Britain in May 1773. It charged a tax on all tea purchased in the colonies. The Sons of Liberty did not like it planned a huge protest. -
The intolerable act was a result of the British"s fury over the Boston tea party.There were three new laws passed that were aimed at Massachusetts and one towards all 13 colonies. -
The Battle of Lexington was the first battle of the Revolutionary War. The minutemen killed 73 British soldiers and about 50 colonists died. -
The Battle of Brandywine, fought just outside of Philadelphia on September 11, 1777, resulted in an overarching British victory and the conquest of the rebel seat of government. -
Valley Forge was the winter encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. It was a crucial event in the war that helped create a disciplined and effective fighting force.