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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act forced the colonists to pay taxes on printed items such as newspapers, playing cards, and pamphlets. -
Tea Act
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 and planned a huge protests. -
Intolerable Act
The Intolerable Act was a result of the British fury Boston Tea Party. There were new laws passed that were aimed at Massachusetts and one towards all 13 colonies. -
Battle of Lexingoton
The Battle of Lexington was the first battle of the Revolutionary War. The minutemen killed 73 British soldiers and about 50 colonists died.