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French/Indian war
The French and Indian war was a conflict between Britain and France over new world territory. -
Stamp Act
The new tax was imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay taxes. -
Townshend act
Was a series of of laws passed by the British government, they placed new taxes. -
Boston Massacre
The British had instituted a number of new taxes on the American colonies including taxes on tea, glass, paper, paint. -
Tea Act
The passing of the Tea Act imposed no new taxes on the American colonies. -
Boston Tea Party
Was a direct protest by colonists in Boston against the Tea tax. Raided three British ships in Boston. -
Intolerable Acts
Was passed by the British, as a punishment for the destruction wrought during the Boston Tea Party. -
Lexington and Concord
The British army set out from Boston to capture rebel leaders Samuel Jackson and John Hancock. And to destroy Americans store of weapons. -
1st and 2cd Contiental Congress
The second Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming that the 13 colonies were now independent. -
Publishing of Common Sense
Thomas Paine publishes "Common Sense" setting fourth his arguments in favor of American Independence.
