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used alot during triangle trade. the british was taxing a few different times
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this requirred stamps to be purchased or included on many different items and documents
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these taxes created to help colonial officials become independent of the colonist
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gave the british east india company monopoly to travel america
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cargo dumped into boston harbor
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The capturing of this fort was the first official victory in the war. This helped stall an attack by the British from Canada.Significance: Americans become more confident in winning independence. Gave them one-up after the British attack was stalled.
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Traitor to American army, Arnold joined Britain's forces. Led U.S. to kill Britain's Major John Andre.Significance: makes Americans question trust. With Andre dead, Arnold takes over and is eventually killed
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congress declares independence
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The declaration is adopted and goes into effect. This is what finally set up our laws and brought us freedom
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Congress orders that signed copies of the Declaration of Independence printed by Mary Katherine Goddard of Baltimore be sent to the states.