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French & Indian War
This changed the relationship because Britain began taxing the colonists which upset them because they did not have representation. -
Proclamation of 1763
This changed the relationship because the colonists felt oppressed by the British government when before the Proclamation Britain didn’t set a lot of rules for the colonies. -
Sugar Act
This started the tensions between the colonies and Britain because it was the first act issued to the colonies. -
Stamp Act
Because this made more people spend more money just for a stamp. -
Boston Massacre
The soldiers fired into the crowd and killed 5 citizens leading to newspapers blasting the story of a massacre in Boston. -
Tea Act
Because colonists could not make money because they had to buy from the East India Company. -
Boston Tea Party
In Boston Harbor, a group of Massachusetts colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians board three British tea ships and dump 342 chests of tea into the harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
Merchants could no longer sell much stuff and made no money. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord - Turning Point
This was the first battle of the War and was also known for the “shot heard around the world”. -
Olive Branch Petition
The colonists want to avoid war and so offer a compromise saying they will be the best British citizens ever if the King would allow the colonists to have representation and be equal to other British citizens