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This proclimation did'nt allow Colonists to settle West of the Appilatian Mountains. The British government feared the Conflict between Colonists and Native Americans would lead to another war. They also could'nt afford to pay British to defend the Western lands. Colonists were enraged by this proclimation because they felt they had won the right to settle in the Ohio River Valley after winning the French and Indian War.
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Colonists were forced to let British soldiers in their houses and provide them with supplies.All colonistswereto do as told. General Thomas Gage, commander of these forces, put most the troops in New York.
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This act suspended New Yorks assembly until the people would agree to house British troops. CharlesTownshend, the King's finance minister, told parliament he had a way to raise revenue in the colonies. Parliament agreed with his olan and allowedit to pass.
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Gave Britain control over tea trade. Colonists had to pay tax on the tea. Colonists were were against the act and protested. Colonists destroyed hundreds of barrels filled with tea.
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Colonists viewed these these tea acts very harsh. This act closed the Boston port until colonists paid the fine. Militias were organized by the colonists.
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Seven hundred British Troops went to Lexington to find seventy Militia Men. They refused to surrender. A shot was fired but no one new from which side it came from. A battle soon occured after that shot.
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Created by John Dickinson. Was adopted by the Continental Congress in attempt to avoid war against Britain. This petition was rejected.
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This document was created by Thomas Jefferson. It declared for a demand of independance from Britain. The comitte included Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Rodger Sherman, Robert Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson.