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War between Britain and France
Britain won - debt
Wants more money from colonies -
Made settling past the Appalachians illegal
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Britain increased tax on sugar imported from West Indies. One of the first acts of Mercantilism.
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People living in the colonies were made, by Britain, the house and feed British soldiers if needed
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Britain made it where tax stamps were put on documents like newspapers and marriage licenses. Made public that this tax is paying for protection.
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Colonists and British soldiers fought in Boston
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Colonists dressed as Native Americans dumped tea from three ships into the Boston Harbor.
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Acts passed placing restrictions on the colonists. The British were enforcing Salutary Neglect.
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12 of the 13 colonies met in Philadelphia, boycott of goods from Britain. The colonies were tired of the thought of virtual representation.
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British troops ordered to steal gun powder and kidnap Samuel Adams and John Hancock. Open fire from both sides, leaving the British to retreat.
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Newspaper written by Thomas Paine, challenged the authority of Britain.
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Document announcing that the 13 colonies declared themselves independent states from Britain.
