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The British government implemented the Sugar Act in 1764, a tax on sugar and molasses that was imported into the colonies in order to pay off the debt cumulated from the French and Indian war. New England colonies were heavily impacted from this tax due to molasses being a key ingredient for their rum production, which was one of their main exports. The Sugar Act of 1764 Explained, by Deanna Mongell
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An organization secretly formed in Boston for the colonies, led by notable figures such as Samuel Adams and John Hancock. The Sons of Liberty were formed in order to rally the colonies against British policies and taxes in hopes for gaining independence. The forming of this group was important due to boycotts taking place and historical events such as the Boston Tea Party. -
The British government once again implemented a tax to help pay off their debt from the French and Indian war. The Stamp Act of 1765 was a tax on all printed material, colonists had to pay for a stamp in order for that material to be valid. This included legal documents, mail, and even newspapers. This caused an uproar from the colonists and introduced the popular phrase "No taxation without representation". How a Small Tax Ignited Big Resistance!
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Taxes implemented by the British on imported goods such as glass, tea, paint, and paper. These taxes were implemented to fund the salaries of royals and continue asserting British authority over the colonies. This is important as this act continued to fuel the colonists desire for independence. Women also were crucial in this resistance against the British by boycotting the goods and creating their own. -
On March 5th, 1770, British soldiers were confronted with angry colonist after an assault on a young boy at customs. The angry crowd throwing objects, led to British soldiers opening fire into the crowd, killing 5 people including Crispus Attucks an African American man. This is an important event as this was used as propaganda by the colonist to continue fueling anti British authority.
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A network of communications formed for communication between colonies to inform one another and strategize resistances against British policies. This strengthened the unity between colonies as it displayed the goal that they shared. -
Sons of Liberty members dressed as mohawk Native Americans boarded British ships and dumped 342 chests of British tea into the Boston Harbor. This event led to the British imposing the Coercive Acts and was the first direct resistance against the British. -
As punishment for the Boston Tea party, Britain implemented the Coercive Acts which were a series of 4 laws passed. The first being the closure of the Boston port until the East India Company was reimbursed for the tea destroyed in the Boston Tea party. The second law being the limiting of town meetings and establishment of royal control. Third law making British officials immune to prosecution in Massachusetts. The fourth law allowing the housing of British troops in homes or businesses.