Events Leading to the American Revolution

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The first shots of the American Revolution were fired here.

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Lexington and Concord

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The British fought the French in this very expensive war and demanded the colonists pay taxes to help cover the cost.

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French and Indian War

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These acts created laws to punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party

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Intolerable Acts

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This event began when colonists began throwing snowballs at a British soldier and resulted in the deaths of 5 colonists.

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Boston Massacre

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This act taxed newspapers and other printed documents.

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Stamp Act

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This act taxed glass, paint, led, paper and tea

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Townshend Acts

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This act stated that colonists were only allowed to buy tea from the British.

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Tea Act of 1773

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What slogan was used by the colonists to gain support for their cause?

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No taxation without representation