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Stamp Act
It resulted in violent protests in America and the colonists argued that there would be "No Taxation without Representation" and that it went against British constitution to be forced to pay a tax to which they had not agreed through representation in Parliament. -
Boston Massacre
It fueled the anger of colonists like Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. -
Boston Tea Party
The colonists boycotted tea to protest against the British. -
Tolerable Act
The colonists responded to the acts with a show of unity. The colonial protesters led by a group called the Sons of Liberty issued a call for a boycott. -
Common Sense Pamphlet
It attracted public support for the Revolution but put the rebellion's leaders under pressure to declare independence.