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Proclamation Line
Issued by King George III, this proclamation forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains to avoid conflicts with Native Americans. This Proclamation was significant because the colonists felt betrayed as they had hoped to expand westward, which increased tensions with Britain. Image citation: -
The Sugar Act
The British Parliament passed the Sugar Act to reduce the debt from the French and Indian War by taxing sugar and molasses imported into the colonies. This was Significant because this was one of the first acts to impose taxes specifically to raise revenue, angering colonists and laying the groundwork for future unrest. -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was a tax that required all legal documents, newspapers, and other paper products to carry a British stamp. This act was significant because it met with fierce opposition from colonists and sparked widespread protests, marking a turning point in colonial resistance. -
The Townshend Acts
Was a series of laws placing new taxes on goods like paper, paint, glass, and tea imported into the colonies. The Townshend Acts were significant because the acts led to boycotts of British goods and increased tensions between the colonies and Britain, contributing to the revolutionary spirit. -
The Tea Act
The Tea Act allowed the British East India Company to sell tea directly to the colonies, bypassing colonial merchants. The Tea Act was significant because it led to the Boston Tea Party, where colonists dumped tea into the harbor as a form of protest, escalating the conflict.