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The Sugar Act
In 1764, Parliament passed the Sugar. The Sugar Act lowered the tax on imported molasses. -
The Stamp Act
In 1765, Parliament passed the Stamp Act. This law placed a tax on almost all printed material. -
The Stamp Act Crisis
During the Stamp Act crisis, Benjamin Franklin represented the colonies in London and helped secure the repeal of the the act. -
Removal of the Stamp Act
In March 1766, Parliament removed the Stamp Act. On the same day, it passed the Declaratory Act. This law stated that the Parliament had the right to tax and make decisions for thre British colonies "in all cases". -
Writs of Assistance
Parliament authorized "writs of assistance" These legal documents allowed customs officers to enter any location to search for smuggled goods. -
The Tea Act
The British East India Company faced ruin. To save the company, Parliament passed the Tea Act. -
Coercive Acts
The British government responding by passing Coercive Acts. These harsh laws were intended to punish the people of Massachusetts for their resistance to British law. -
Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga surrendered -
The Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress assembled for the first time. -
Lee's resolution
The Congress finally voted on Lee's resolution for independence.
