Events leading up to the American REvolution
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- 1763: Britain had just won the seven year war. It was a long and expensive war that left Britain in desperate need of money.
- We need more money!
- Britain had the idea to start heavily taxing the 13 colonies in hopes to regain their wealth that they had lost.
- We start taxing the 13 colonies!
- Good plan sir!
- 1764: The sugar act was passed which basically meant that all sugar products would have an unwanted tax. This include things like molasses and even rum. People we very upset and began fighting back
- 1765: The stamp act was just passed which made colonies pay for a stamp which was put on letters, documents and even cards. This act went even worse for Britain as people began fighting back even more. People sent to collect the taxes were even tarred and feathered.
- 1765: After both acts had been passed the colonists were fed up. Many patriots went together to form the Sons Of Liberty. Their role was to fight back against Britain's unfair taxing and trade restrictions. They were even willing to resort to violence.
- Its time to start fighting back!
- 1773: about 116 people boarded a British ship that was carrying loads of tea. The people then began to throw the tea into the Harbour. This was done to protest against the Tea Act. This event became known as the Boston Tea Party and was one of the most symbolic events leading up to the American Revolution.
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