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treaty of paris
treaty was signed ending the french and Indian war -
King George III signs the proclamation
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sugar act
they made it to make money since they lost a lot from the french and Indian war -
currency act
passed and prohibited the issuance of paper bills (or money) in the colonies. -
James otis made a slogan
James Otis made a slogan no taxation without representation -
boycotting
Boston merchants begin to boycott items from britain -
navigation act
they were more strict about following the act -
stamp act
the first "direct tax" on American colonies, is passed and will place a tax on all printed items. -
quartering act
passed forcing colonists to provide housing to British soldiers in America -
treason speech
patrick henry gives "treason" speech in the Virginia House of Burgesses -
\ Massachusetts Assembly
Letter to the other colonies to organize opposition to Stamp Act -
sons of liberty
he Sons of Liberty hang Andrew Oliver in effigy for enforcing the Stamp Act -
stamp act congress
meets in New York City and adjourns -
stamp act
stamp act goes into effect -
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stamp act riot
colonists use violence was used to intimidate potential tax agents in New York city