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After a long war between multiple powers,Britain gains control over the lands east of the Mississippi River. However, the cost is tremendous, spurring reasons for the Revolutionary War. After this, King George restricts colonists from settling past the Appalachian Mountains.
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Parliament's decision to impose taxes on several of the colonies' products, increasing tension.
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The British government took control and placed rules on currency and trade within the colonies. This increased frustration in the colonies.
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The British Government required certain documents to have a stamp, increasing costs and frustration for the colonies.
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Due to enforcements by Parliament, colonists are required to quarter british soldiers.
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Virginia and other colonies start resisting the Stamp Act.
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Parliament enforces more tax impositions on colonies. These products include paper, lead, etc. The colonies get more frustrated.
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Colonists were angered by the presence of British troops. An uprising occurred, and there were five deaths. This was a turning point.
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Angered by the Tea Act and the benefits for England, the Americans dumped tea in the Boston Harbor.
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More restrictions placed on the colonies by Britain. This was the last straw from the colonies. After this, they met at the Continental Congress to form organized opposition.
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The first battle of the Revolutionary War.
