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in 1764 parliament passes the sugar act to help raise money for britain
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in 1765 palament passed the stamp act put taxes on newspapers and untitled documents
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1767 parliament passed several new tax laws
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having british soldiers in their town angered most colinist, colonist made fun of the soldiers and through rocks at them
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In 1770 parliament repealed the townshend act
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1775 Paul revere road to Lexington ahead of the British to warn Adams hand cock.
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colonial leaders called for the second continental congress to meet in philadelphia on may 10th 1775
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by the time george washington was choosen to lead the new contintal army, the firs major battle had already been fought.
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by the time the olive branch petition reached london it could do little good.It had further angered british leaders
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On july 4th 1776 congress voted to exept the declarations final word.
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July 4th 1776 the congress excepted the declaration