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Sugar Act is Passed
The Sugar Act put taxes on molasse and sugar imported by the colonists. -
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Casues of the American Revolution
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Committees of Correspondence Created
Sam Adams created the Committees of Correspondence to share information and ideas about how to boycott the Sugar Act -
Stamp Act is pased
Prime Minister of England puts tax on newspapers, licenses and other paper products used by the colonists. -
Townshend Acts Passes
Parliament passes the Townshend Acts which puts duties on lead, paints, paper, glass and tea. -
Stamp Act Repealed
Delegates from 9 colonies meet and declare that the Stamp Act is a violation of their rights and freedoms. -
Colonists Boycott the Townshend Acts
Colonists begin to boycott the Townshend Acts by not buying English tea or goods. -
Boston Massacre
An argument breaks out between colonists and British soldiers. Soldiers fire into a crowd, killing 5 men. -
Soldiers Brought to Trial
Colonists bring the soldiers to trial. Two of the soldiers are convicted of killing people in the crowd. -
Tea Act is passed
Parliament passes the Tea Act which makes British tea cheaper than colonial tea. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists, disgused as Indians, sneak onto three ships filled with tea and dump it into the Boston Harbor. -
Intolerable Acts are passed
In reaction to the Boston Tea Party, England passes the following acts
1. Boston Harbor is closed to trade
2. Quartering Act is passed- saying that colonists MUST house English soldiers in their homes
3. Massachusetts' charter is suspended-taking away the rights of colonists.
