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Proclamations of 1763
No settlement West of the Appalachian Mountains. Some colonist did not like this and moved west anyway. -
1764 sugar act
a trade law enacted by parliament in 1664 in attempt to an increase in government control. Colonist hated this, taxation without representation. -
quartering act 1765
authorized British to house in vacant private holmes. The colonist hated having to board the British. -
the declaratory act 1766
was an act of the Parliament of Great Britain, which accompanied the repeal of the Stamp act. The colonist felt like they were taking control back. -
boston port act 1774
is an act of the Parliament of Great Britain which became law on March 25 -
Patrick Henry speech
give me liberty or give me death
a planter and politician who became known as an orator during the movement for independence in va. The colonist who wanted freedom from the king, believed in Patrick Henry. -
va constitution 1776
The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia is the document that defines and limits the powers of the state government and the basic rights of the citizens -
the tea act 1770
was an act of the Parliament of Great Britain. Taxed the tea coming into the colonies. Colonist hated this. Tea was an everyday part of life they did not want to pay a tax.
