Causes of the revoution

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The British Parliament had to tax the American Colonies because they needed to pay for the troops
The French and Indian War lasted from 1754 to 1763
We'll take your money now...
No Taxation Without Representation!
Colonists were self-governed but were not content with new taxes. Their motto was" No Taxation Without Representation
NO taxation without representation!
1765-During a protest in Boston, colonists were shot and killed. This was called The Boston Massacre
1773- British raised the taxes so many patrons dumped tea in the water. The Boston Tea Party
The British issued the "The Intolerable Acts" as a form of punishment for the Boston Tea Party
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The Boston Port Act shut down the Boston Harbor for trade
Colonies united against the British, supplies were sent to Boston, and many joined The Sons Of Liberty