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French and Indian War
A seven year war between Britain, France, and Native American Tribes. (1756-1763) -
Proclamation Line
Law that made it forbidden for colonist to settle beyond the Alps. -
Sugar Act of 1764
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. -
Stamp Act
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. -
Townshend Acts
Acts that Britain thought would defray imperial expenses in the colonies but the colonist viewed it as abuse of power. -
Boston Massacre
An incident on King St. in Boston where British soldiers shot at a mob of people while under attack. -
Intolerable Acts
Harsh laws that were meant to punish American colonist for the Boston Tea Party and other protests. -
Lexington and Concord
The first combat encounter between the Rebels and British Army. "The Shot heard around the world" -
Boston Tea Party
A political protest against Britain by the Sons of Liberty who were disguised as Native Americans.
