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Laws that regulated trade between Britain and its colonies, and between other countries. Passed by the British to promote English shipping and trade.
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After the French and Indian war the British would begin to reinforce trade restrictions which would further increase British control.
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King George III would issue a decree that would establish a boundary for European settlement in North America
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A British law that taxed sugar and molasses imported into the American colonies to raise revenue and curb smuggling.
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A secret organization of American colonist formed in the 1760s to oppose British policies and taxes.
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A law passed by the British that would put a ax on paper goods for the American colonist
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A series of British laws that taxed goods like paper, paint, glass, and tea imported into the American colonies.
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A Confrontation where British soldiers killed 5 American colonist, further escalating tensions between Britain and the American colonies.
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Colonial networks for communication and coordinating among the American colonies before and during the Revolutionary War.
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A protest by America colonist against British taxation, they dumped 342 chest of British tea into the Boston Harbor.
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A series of punitive laws passed by Britain in 1774 to punish the American colonies, especially Massachusetts, for the Boston Tea Party.
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To address the colonial grievances over British policies, to organize a coordinated response, and to assert the colonies rights.`
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This Congress would proceed to make big decisions like starting the Continental Army, the olive Branch Petition, the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation.~
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A speech delivered by Patrick Henry with passion to call arms and urge the American colonies to fight for their Independence from British rule.
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The first battles of the Revolutionary War marking the start of the conflict between the American colonies and Britain.
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A final attempt by the American colonies to avoid war with Britain by asserting their loyalty to the crown and seeking a peaceful resolution.
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A pamphlet that argued for American independence from Britain. Presenting a clear and persuasive arguments about the flaws of British rule.
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A document declaring the thirteen colonies' Independence from British rule. It outlined their reasons for seeking Independence and asserted their rights to self-governance.