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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War consisted of the Native Americans fighting the British, alongside the French. -
Stamp Act
British Parliament passed the “Stamp Act” to help pay for British troops stationed in the colonies during the Seven Years' War -
Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts were passed because Britain thought that the colonies should help pay back for the war efforts that Britain was exercising all around the world. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was carried out as a result of angry colonists. -
Intolerable Acts Passed
When the British Parliament and King closed Boston Harbor to help make back the money that was lost during the Tea Party -
First Continental Congress is Formed
The first continental congress was formed to address the issues that the colonies had with Britain, and how to solve them.