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The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War -portion of the Seven Year’s War in Europe that was fought in the American colonies.
War between Britain vs. France (Indians were used on either side to fight over the territory)
British won and gained French territory but were financially in massive debt from the costs of the war -
Proclamation of 1763
Effects of French and Indian War:
Britain passed laws on the colonists to raise money and prevent future conflicts:
Proclamation of 1763: prohibited colonists from settling West of the Appalachian mountains. -
Stamp Act
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The Boston Massacre
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Tea Act
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Boston Tea Party
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The Decleration of Independence is adopted