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French & Indian War
This increased tensions because this war led to Britain taxing the colonists due to their debt. -
Proclamation of 1763
This increased tensions because the colonists were not allowed to settle in the land that they fought for. -
Sugar Act
This increased tensions because this enforced the tax on sugar and molasses which made the colonists start boycotting British goods. -
Stamp Act
This increased tensions because Britain continued to tax the colonies even after repealing the stamp act. -
Boston Massacre
This increased tensions because the colonists felt as though it was propaganda to call it a massacre. -
Tea Act
This increased tensions because it forced colonists to buy tea only from the British. -
Boston Tea Party
This increased tensions because it cost Britain $18,000 worth of tea. -
Intolerable Acts
This increased tensions because Britain closed down the Boston harbor and courts. -
Olive Branch Petition
This increased tensions because the colonists wanted a final attempt at peace, but King George III did not accept the colonists’ conditions. -
Battles of Lexington & Concord
This increased tensions because it was the shot heard around the world that led to all the colonies wanting to become independent.