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The French and Indian war was a conflict between Britain and France over new world territory.
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The new tax was imposed on all American colonists and required them to pay taxes.
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Was a series of of laws passed by the British government, they placed new taxes.
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The British had instituted a number of new taxes on the American colonies including taxes on tea, glass, paper, paint.
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The passing of the Tea Act imposed no new taxes on the American colonies.
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Was a direct protest by colonists in Boston against the Tea tax. Raided three British ships in Boston.
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Was passed by the British, as a punishment for the destruction wrought during the Boston Tea Party.
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The British army set out from Boston to capture rebel leaders Samuel Jackson and John Hancock. And to destroy Americans store of weapons.
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The second Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming that the 13 colonies were now independent.
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Thomas Paine publishes "Common Sense" setting fourth his arguments in favor of American Independence.
