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French and Indian War Ending
The government raised taxes. The colonists were mad that they had no say. -
The Sugar Act
It changed the tax on imports from the Caribbean. It took away power from Colonial imports. -
The Stamp Act
It declared all printed material had to have a stamp. Colonist's did not like that they had to pay for each stamp. -
The Declaratory Act
People repealed the stamp act. The colonists thought of this as a victory. -
The Townshend Act
It brought out a new custom to stop smuggling. Colonists did not like this one bit, they ended up boycotting. -
The Tea Act
There was a tax on tea, but due to events the cost dropped. Colonists were upset that cheap tea would push away smugglers. -
The Start of the revolutionary war
This was the start of the revolutionary war.