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King George III banned the colonists from settling pass the Appalachian Mountains to avoid conflicts with the indigenous people. This caused outrage among colonists who fought for the land. This is significant for it was one of the first major tensions between the colonists and Britain. Image Citation: Colonies — Proclamation American Boundary Line, 1763. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://cdn.britannica.com/29/180929-050-C409CB4B/colonies-Proclamation-American-boundary-line-1763.jpg -
The act required that all printed things must be on stamp paper which was taxed this included documents, newspapers, and card games. The colonist were opposed to this, it was taxation without representation. The colonies formed boycotts. After intense protests the British government repealed the act. This is significant because it should colonists were willing to fight. Ross, Tara. "TDIH: Stamp Act." TaraRoss.com, 22 Mar. 2023, https://www.taraross.com/post/tdih-stamp-act. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025. -
British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists, killing 5 of them. Colonists used this as propaganda to show British cruelty and the soldiers were put on trial. This is significant because it boosted British distrust and boosted colonial unity. Boston Massacre (color image). StreetsofSalem, https://i0.wp.com/streetsofsalem.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/boston-massacre-color.jpg -
The Tea Act allowed the British East India company a monopoly over tea sales in the colonies. Colonist saw this a threat to their economic freedom and it led to the Boston Tea Party. In response the British closed the Boston Harbor and tightening security. "The Boston Tea Party." Heavenly Tea Leaves, https://www.heavenlytealeaves.com/blogs/heavenly-tea-leaves-blog/the-boston-tea-party. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025. -
The British started to take total control over colonists lives. They closed the Boston Harbor, limited the town meetings, and forced people to house soldiers. In response the colonists united and formed the First Continental Congress to resist. Image Citation: The Able Doctor, or America Swallowing the Bitter Draught. Wikimedia Commons,
