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This increased tensions because this war led to Britain taxing the colonists due to their debt. -
This increased tensions because the colonists were not allowed to settle in the land that they fought for. -
This increased tensions because this enforced the tax on sugar and molasses which made the colonists start boycotting British goods. -
This increased tensions because Britain continued to tax the colonies even after repealing the stamp act. -
This increased tensions because the colonists felt as though it was propaganda to call it a massacre. -
This increased tensions because it forced colonists to buy tea only from the British. -
This increased tensions because it cost Britain $18,000 worth of tea. -
This increased tensions because Britain closed down the Boston harbor and courts. -
This increased tensions because the colonists wanted a final attempt at peace, but King George III did not accept the colonists’ conditions. -
This increased tensions because it was the shot heard around the world that led to all the colonies wanting to become independent.