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End of French and Indian War
Britain and France fought, both having the help of American Indians on their side. Britain spent so much money that they were in debt, which started taxation. -
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The proclamation of 1763
Attempt from the British to control where the colonists lived, they didn’t want them moving West. -
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Sugar Act
This act required colonists to pay taxes on sugar, coffee, etc. -
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Stamp Act
Required colonists to purchase stamps for papers, cards, contracts, etc. -
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Quartering Act
Required colonists to house and supply any soldiers who need it. They must supply them with food, water, a shelter, and any other necessities. -
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Townshend Act
Tax on housing items, such as windows, paint, lead, any other building materials. -
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Boston Massacre
Colonists started throwing rocks at British soldiers which angered them, and the British soldiers would fight back and they ended up shooting and killing some colonists. -
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Tea Act
Tax on more items, especially tea. The British did this because they still weren’t able to pay back what they owed in debt. -
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Boston Tea Party
The Sons of Liberty threw 90,000 pounds of tea off one of the boats in order to protest all the taxes. -
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Intolerable Acts
The British closed part of Boston and sent 10,000 troops to Boston in order to monitor smuggling. -
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Paul Reveres Ride
Paul Revere rode at midnight to see if the British were going to attack. He sent a signal to the militia alerting them to get ready. -
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Lexington and Concord
First military engagement that started the American Revolution.