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Treaty of Paris ( Peace of Paris)
. Signed by kingdoms of Great Britain, France, and Spain.
. Ended the Seven Years War.
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The Proclamation
. First thing to affect all 13 colonies
. Made by King George the Third
. Made to balance relations with Natives between whites dealing with land and trade, -
Sugar Act
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. George Grenville made takes increase on sugar to stop smuggling but lowered tax on molasses that were imported by colonists.
. People grew angered, and they believed that their rights were being violated. -
Stamp Act
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. Made by Parliament
. Was made to increase taxes on everything that dealt with paper including newspapers, stamps, wills, and even cards. -
Townshend Acts
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. Made it so that taxes were only made with imported goods. Included tea, glas, paper, and lead.
. Colonists were angry with all taxes, and began boycotting several places.
. People were getting tarred with feathers, and were laughed at. -
Boston Massacre
. Many colonists bombarded a group of redcoats, who shot and killed 5 colonists that had mobbed them. -
Boston Tea Party
. Several colonists dumped 342 chests of tea overboard the ships. -
Continental Congress
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. Colonists decided to take more action, and established this to challenge the British. -
The Intolerable Acts
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. Made British worried that they were losing control, and passed law that closed off the Boston Harbor until colonists paid for damaged tea.
. Also took away colonists rights, like setting up meetings, and making sure that if a redcoat asked to stay in a home, they'd be provided for. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
. Colonists lined up before the British came, and fired at them. 8 colonists were dead after the first fight.
