Taxes & Smuggling - Prelude to Revolution Crash Course US History

The video explores the American Revolution, distinguishing it from the War for Independence. It discusses the impact of the Seven Years' War, British taxation, and colonial responses, including the Stamp Act and Boston Massacre. The Intolerable Acts and the Continental Congress are highlighted as pivotal moments leading to the war. Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' is noted for its influence on American independence.

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