American War Of Independence Flashcards

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Stamp Act

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When the English Government charged with taxes and Americans were not happy with it because they had no representitive in government.

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British colonies

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Were the settlers from Britain who lived on the East coast.

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The Boston massacre

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When a group of men attacked British soldiers with stones and snowballs because of the high taxes. The soldiers opened fire and killed 5 people. This event angered many Americans.

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