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An economic system where the British government forced the 13 colonies to trade exclusivity with the British at unfair prices. It caused the colonists to go into debt. They became resentful of the king

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From the late 1600 to early 1700's. the British government let the American colonists on the own. The colonists got used to being independent and didn't feel the need or the British anymore

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The French and British fought over ownership of the Ohio river valley. The British went into debt and then started taxing the colonists in the form of taxes.

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The colonists were forced to pay taxes on everyday things but weren't allowed to have a voice in their government. Many colonists believe this was a violation of their rights and argued when they didn't have to pay the taxes

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The colonists were forbidden from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains in order to appease the Native Americans living there. The colonists thought this was unfair and decided to move west anyway.

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Stamp Act October 7, 1765 – October 25, 1765

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Stamp Act October 7, 1765 – October 25, 1765

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British Parliaments 1'st direct taxes on the colonists, It taxed newspapers, books , dice, playing cards and other popular items. Colonist'd organized protests in major cities.

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Another British tax on glass, tea, and paper. The Sons Of Liberty convinced the colonists to boycott.

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Forced the colonists to allow British troops to stay at their houses. The colonists argued this was on of the worst things the king could ever do

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A street fight in Boston between a " patriot" mob and a group of British of soldiers. A trial was held and 2 British soldier were found guilty.

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The Sons Of Liberty snuck onto a British ship and dumped all the tea into the Boston harbor. The British reacted by making the Intolerable Acts.

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British Parliament punished the colonists or the Boston tea party. They had to pay or the tea they destroyed. It made the colonists more motivated to rebel against the king.

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The First Continental Congress September 5 and October 26, 1774

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The First Continental Congress September 5 and October 26, 1774

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In Philadelphia, Delegates from 12 o the 13 colonies met to discuss Americas future. King George 3 rejected the grievances made the colones which would lead to the Revolutionary war