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Ended the French Indian War and Seven Years' War between France and Great Britain. All the territories owned by France in Mainland North America were given up.
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King George III wouldn't let people settle west of the Appalachian Mountains in order to help fix the Native Americans grudge against the British.
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Meant to raise the revenue from American colonists. Taxed sugar as well as molasses that was being imported to the America (13 Colonies).
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Every piece of paper used by the colonies was taxed.
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Gave locations and conditions that the British soldiers were able to find a room and stay while in America.
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Only 9 colonies participated. They came up with a 14 point Declaration of Rights and Grievances.
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The British withdrew the Stamp Act.
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The Stamp Act was Annulled.
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4 acts that were passed by the British. Told the Colonies that Britain had the right to enforce authority over them.
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Large group of protesters were met by British soldiers. One of the Soldiers was hit making him shoot into the crowd. The rest of the soldiers started firing as well killing 5 protesters.
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Helped the colonies keep in touch.
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Meant to help the East India Company, the main purpose was not to raise tax, that was just a side affect. Lead to the Boston Tea Party.
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Colonists boarded 3 British tea ships and dumped 342 crates of tea into the water.
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Passed to punish Americans for the Boston Tea Party.
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Colonies got together to react to the Coercive Acts, Laws placed by Britain after the Boston Tea Party.
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Stated that only the colonies had the right to tax the colonies.
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Start of the American Revolution War.
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British beat the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Took place during the Siege of Boston in Massachusetts.
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Made to assert the rights the colony has, but to also stay loyal to the British.
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A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine to convince the people of America to fight against the British. Stated the unfair laws.
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Independence from Britain was declared by the Americans.