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Stamp Act
A act that directly tax colonists, the colonist would have to pay tax for printed items like documents, playing cards, and other items. -
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Declaratory Act
The American Colonies Act of 1766, also known as the Declaratory Act, was a act that gave Britain the right to directly tax colonies. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea party was a protest that was against the colonists slogan “ No Taxation Without Representation”, the colonists also threw many boxes of tea into the harbor. -
Intolerable acts
The intolerable Act also known as the Coercive Act was a act that made punitive laws, this act took away freedom from many colonists and also created a lot of fear and anger. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a document that made the 13 colonies a new country and also explains the separation from Britain. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of York Town was a battle that ended the American Revolution, General Cornwallis was forced to surrender when General Washington’s troops surrounded them. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty if Paris was a peace treaty signed by US and Britain Representatives, this treaty recognized the US independence -
Shays' Rebellion
Shays Rebellion was a rebellion to stop people who have debt to be imprisoned or to be put on trial.
