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Competition for North American Colonies
Between 1689 and 1748, the British and the French fought a series of wars. -
Competition for North American Colonies
The British Colonies Grow Stronger That balance began to tip as the British colonial population grew. In 1754, the 1.5 million British colonists greatly outnumbered the 70,000 French. -
Competition for North American Colonies
In 1754, he sent colonial troops to evict the French. Dinwiddie entrusted the command to a young, ambitious Virginian named George Washington. -
The Stamp Act
The government collected tax on almost all printed material such as newspapers,contracts, and court documents.
It also caused great outrage as all colonists realized the
financial takeover by Britain. -
Indirect Taxes- Townshend Acts
Named after King’s Chief Financial Officer.
Import taxes on everyday items such as glass, lead,
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Boston Tea Party
Over 340 chests destroyed, totaling almost $2 million
in today’s money. People would dress as Natives to show feeling of no longer being British, but American now.
A second Boston Tea Party did occur in 1774, but
with only 30 chests destroyed, it