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A seven year war between Britain, France, and Native American Tribes. (1756-1763)
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Law that made it forbidden for colonist to settle beyond the Alps.
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The purpose of lowering the tax on molasses was to induce importers to buy molasses from British colonies instead of smuggling it from competing French and Spanish colonies.
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An act passed by the British Parliament that stated that the American Colonist would have to pay Britain a tax on every piece of paper they printed.
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Acts that Britain thought would defray imperial expenses in the colonies but the colonist viewed it as abuse of power.
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An incident on King St. in Boston where British soldiers shot at a mob of people while under attack.
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Harsh laws that were meant to punish American colonist for the Boston Tea Party and other protests.
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The first combat encounter between the Rebels and British Army. "The Shot heard around the world"
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A political protest against Britain by the Sons of Liberty who were disguised as Native Americans.
