Causes Of the American Revolution

Causes of The American Revolution

British Taxes imposed on colonists The Stamp Tax The Sugar Act The Tea Act

The French and Indian War was the last of four major colonial wars between the British, the French, and their Native Americans. Unlike the three wars before it the French and Indian War began in North America and then spread to Europe.

Causes for The War French and Indian War British Make New Taxes Boston Massacre Quartering Act

Boston Massacre 1770

The Boston Tea Party December 16, 1774. Fifty inraged prople dreased as indans boraded three brtish ships and dumped about 90,000 pounds of tea overboard.

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Quarting Act In March 1765, Parliament passed the Quartering Act wich gave the soldgers more rights. Under the act each member of the coloney was obligated to provide for the basic needs of soldiers stationed in the country. This included bedding, cooking utensils, firewood, beer or cider and candles.