Causes of the American Revolution

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War between England and France over North American land?

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French and Indian War

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Law prohibiting colonists from settling west of the Appalachians?

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Proclamation of 1763

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First tax on colonists for sugar, molasses, and goods.

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Sugar Act

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Tax on paper goods imposed on colonists.

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Stamp Act

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Slogan used by colonists against British taxes.

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No taxation without representation!

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Secret organization in Boston protesting the Stamp Act.

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Sons of Liberty

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Event where 5 colonists were killed by British soldiers.

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Boston Massacre

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Act requiring colonists to pay a tea tax.

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Tea Act

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Event where Sons of Liberty dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

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Boston Tea Party

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Harsh acts by Parliament to enforce British authority:

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Intolerable Acts