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King George III issues a proclamation that bans settlement west of the Appalachian mountains, this anger colonists because the colonists had just fought for that land.
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To help pay off war debt, Britain passes the stamp act, placing a tax on all paper products.
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Act passed that taxed glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea
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Several Redcoats openedfire on a mob of colonists, killing 5,used by patriots to make people want to revolt
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Act Stated that colonists could only buy tea from the East India tea commpany. Prices were cheaper, but it drove other colonists bussinesses out.
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Made to punish colonies for the Boston Tea Party. Closed Boston harbour, took away Massachussetts self governing, and allowed trials to be conducted in England
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First battle of the Revolution, officialy starts the war with England. "Shot heard around the world".
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The Decleration of Independence is signed.
