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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act put taxes on newspapers, almanacs, pamphlets, broadsides, legal documents, dice, and playing cards. -
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Road To Revolution
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Declaratory Act
The English Parliament stated that the British government has total power. Also, the taxes were mainly used to finance war debt. -
Townshend Acts
This was named after Charles Townshend. It taxed glass, lead, paint, paper and tea. -
Boston Massacre
An argument between a wigmaker's apprentice and a British officer over an unpaid bill escalated into a mob. When this happened, five innocent Bostonians were killed. -
Meeting
A Boston town meeting assembles, called by Sam Adams. During the meeting, a 21 member committee of correspondence is appointed. -
Boston Tea Party
The American colonists were super angry at the British for imposing, “Taxation without representation.” This lead to tax on tea. -
Government Act
Passed by the parliament of Great Britain, receiving royal assent. Also gave its royally appointed governor wide ranging power. -
The Siege of Boston
The opening phase of the American Revolutionary War. Also, the New England militia prevented the movement by land of the British army. -
Declaration of Independence
The 13 American colonies served their political connections to Great Britain. It also summarized the colonists motivations for seeking independence.
