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Road to Revolution (End of the 7 Year War (British were short on money so…
Road to Revolution
End of the 7 Year War
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Colonists were driven on mercantilism and not taxes and the were never represented so they were angry
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Intolerable Acts
Started Quartering of soldiers, closed boston port, people were trialed in england, and a heavy tax on tea.
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TownShend Acts
Taxes on many things like sugar, stamps and more.
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Boston Massacre
Soldiers out of fear killed 5 colonists to protect themselves from the angry mob. They were trialed.
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Continental Congress
Was the grouping together of colonies to discuss the matter of separating with the british and created a new constitution.
Made in response to the intolerable acts. Discussed the unfair taxation and approved the declaration of independence.Olive branch petition.