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French and Indian War
Also known as the “7 Years War”, the French and Indian War was fought between the colonies of the British Empire and the colonies of the French along with the Native American tribes that surrounded them both. -
Sugar Act
Also known as the plantation act, it is British legislation aimed at preventing the smuggling of sugar and molasses from the French and Dutch West Indies. American colonists protested this act. “No taxation without representation.” -
Stamp Act
A direct tax on colonial America stating that many printed materials in colonies had to be printed on paper produced in London with an embossed revenue stamp. Many colonists believed this violated their rights as they were being taxed without representation in parliament.