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dealing with Great Britain 1763
in 1763 this order prohibited or barred colonist from living west of the appalachian mountains. -
suger act 1764
In 1764 parliament passed the burger act. witched lowered the tax on the molasses -
opposition on the stamp act 1766
in 1766 declaratory act stating that it had the right to tax and make decisions for the British colonies "in all cases". -
Townshend act 1767
In 1767 the parliaments passed the Townshend acts to tax imported goods such as glass, tea and paper -
trouble in Massachusetts 1768
in 1768 they sent word to Britain that the colonies were on the brink of rebellion. -
tension in the streets 1770
in 1770 a fight broke out between some Bostonians and soldiers . -
a tea party 1773
in 1773 three ships loaded with tea arrived in Boston harbor. -
intolerable act 1774
the parliament responded by passing a series of laws called the coercive act -
distinguished leaders 1775
in 1775 the delegates include some of the greatest leaders in the colonies. -
declaring independence 1776
in 1776 virginias Richard Henry Lee offered a bold resolution
