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Navigation Act
Laws that regulated trade between Britain and its colonies, and between other countries. Passed by the British to promote English shipping and trade. -
End of Salutary Neglect
After the French and Indian war the British would begin to reinforce trade restrictions which would further increase British control. -
Proclamation of 1763
King George III would issue a decree that would establish a boundary for European settlement in North America -
Sugar Act
A British law that taxed sugar and molasses imported into the American colonies to raise revenue and curb smuggling. -
The Sons of Liberty
A secret organization of American colonist formed in the 1760s to oppose British policies and taxes. -
Stamp Act
A law passed by the British that would put a ax on paper goods for the American colonist -
The Townshend Acts
A series of British laws that taxed goods like paper, paint, glass, and tea imported into the American colonies. -
Boston Massacre
A Confrontation where British soldiers killed 5 American colonist, further escalating tensions between Britain and the American colonies. -
Boston Tea Party
A protest by America colonist against British taxation, they dumped 342 chest of British tea into the Boston Harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
A series of punitive laws passed by Britain in 1774 to punish the American colonies, especially Massachusetts, for the Boston Tea Party. -
First Continental Congress
To address the colonial grievances over British policies, to organize a coordinated response, and to assert the colonies rights.` -
Second Continental congress
This Congress would proceed to make big decisions like starting the Continental Army, the olive Branch Petition, the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation.~ -
Olive Branch Petition
A final attempt by the American colonies to avoid war with Britain by asserting their loyalty to the crown and seeking a peaceful resolution.