American Revolution: Causes

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War between England and France in North America. The colonies were taxed to pay the war debt, which helped lead to the American Revolution.

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French & Indian War

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King George III declared that colonists could not settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Proclamation of 1763

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Lowered tax on sugar and molasses. Also allowed British soldiers to take smuggled goods without going through the court.

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Sugar Act

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Tax on paper goods, which led to boycotts.

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Stamp Act

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Tax on multiple items such as paper, glass, lead, tea, and paint. Led to boycotts and violence.

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Townshend Acts

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Violent clash between colonists and British soldiers. 5 colonists died.

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Boston Massacre

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A tax on tea that led to the Boston Tea Party.

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Tea Act

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The Sons of Liberty dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act.

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Boston Tea Party

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Britain's punishment for the Boston Tea Party - Boston is shut down until money is paid back.

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Intolerable Acts/Coercive Acts

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Colonists must provide housing to British soldiers.

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Quartering Act