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It was used to stop the King from abusing his power. WE got the rights of trial of jury and due process of law from this document.
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A written agreement by new settlers. They made it fair and equal laws for good of the settlement. Foundation of the US Constitution.
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A document of rules/laws that the king is prohibited to tamper with.
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Restricted forgien trade between England and its colonies.
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Puts limits on the power of the sovereign and gives the right to freedom of speech.
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Made it so the colinal could not expand
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The act said that most printed materials must be made on stamped paper produced in London, carrying an embossed revenue stamp.
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the sugar act was also known at the American Revenue Act. They wanted to raise revenue more since the Molasses Act raised it in 1733
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after Boston wouldnt return three shiploads of taxed tea to Britain, colonists boarded the ships and destroyed the tea by throwing it into Boston Harbor.
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The Congress met to consider problems, like an economic boycott of British trade; making a list of rights and; and petitioning King George III for those problems
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a list of laws made by the british parlement, to restore order in masachusetts after the Boston Tea Party
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the first shots were fired for the lexington/concord battle
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it was a document that stated americas independence from Britan
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By raising armies, directing strategy, appointing diplomats, and making formal treaties, the second continental congress had a better outcome than the first one.
