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French and Indian war
Britain and France fought for control of North America, ended with the Treaty of Paris when Britain won. Made British tax Americans to make up for cost of war. -
Sugar Act
Tax on imported sugars. -
Writs of Assistance
Tax law that angered colonists. -
Stamp Act
Tax on Printed materials. -
Townshend Acts
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Boston Massacre
Colonists taunt and anger British soldiers causing them to attack.
Used as propaganda to inspire revolution. -
Tea Act
Tax on imported teas.
Inspirational revolution against the law. -
Boston Tea Party
Bostonians, angered at taxes on tea, dressed as Native Americans and dumped tea into Boston Harbor as well as Taring and Feathering a tax collecter and pouring hot tea down his throat. -
Intolerable Acts
A series of acts called "Intolerable". These acts restricted the rights of colonists as well as caused many inconveniences. British soldiers could quarter in American homes, trials could be moved to Britain by the government, the Massachussetts government was restricted in power and seafare was restricted. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
First battle of revolution.
Brittish attempt to control colonies, Paul Revere warns before hand that the Brittish are coming and people prepare for a fight. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty signed to end the French and Indian War, giving most of North America to Britain.
