The road to war
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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The road to war
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The french and indian war
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Washington travels by horse to tell French troops to leave. He is told "NO!", and returns on his journey home.
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Britain went to war with the French which lasted 9 years. It was known as the French and Indian war because the Indians helped the French.
Treaty of 1763- Britain regained land once owned by France since they lost the war.
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Colonists had to pay taxes on imported sugar and molasses.
Stamp Act of 1765- Britain put taxes on 50 different items.
Patrick Henry
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Sons of Liberty formed in 1765
Boycott: When people refused to buy goods or products from Britain.
Repealed: To get rid of, or do away with an act or law. (Stamp Act repealed in 1766)
Delegates: Representatives of each colony.
Stamp Act Congress- Met to agree on the rights of colonist and asked Britain to repeal the Stamp Act.
Britain continues to tax
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New taxes on tea, paper, lead, and paint passed in 1767.
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Boston Massacre
Tea Act passed in 1773.
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Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts- Laws that Britain passed that trampled on the rights of colonist.
Colonist take action
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