Road to the Revolution Vocab

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A direct tax was placed upon the Colonists to help raise revenue.

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Stamp Act

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A colonial staged protest on taxes meant to anger the British.

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Boston Tea Party

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Incident when British troops fired on and killed American colonists.

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Boston Massacre

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The way the government collects money to pay for things people need. (federal, state, local)

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Taxation

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Form of government where citizens elect others to govern/represent on their behalf.

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Representation

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This PUNISHMENT was placed on the colonists as a result of the Boston Tea Party.

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The Intolerable Acts

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Group of men organized by Sam Adams to fight for independence.

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Sons of Liberty