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1)The French and Indian War started this tax. 2)The Colonist could not cross the Appalachian Mts. 3) It prevented colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mts., it mad trade easier, and it helped the fur trade. 4) I believe it is not okay because people should be free, and have the right to do want they want. |
Proclamation of 1763 |
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1) This law allowed customs officers to enter any location to look for smuggled goods. 2) GB passed this law so the colonist would pay the taxes instead of trying to smuggle them. 3)The colonist smuggled goods to try and avoid taxes. 4)Colonist didn't feel safe and the British took away the right to a trial by jury under this law. |
Writs of Assistance |
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1) This lowered the tax on imported molasses. 2) British hoped that the lower tax would convince the colonists to pay the tax instead of smuggling. 3) James Otis was trying to say that they should have their choice for there to be taxes or not. |
Sugar Act |
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1) This law made it where you have to by something and then pay tax, and they would stamp a paper saying you payed the tax. 2) This worked because the post officer would not give them this until they payed the fee. 3)Colonies should not be taxed except for their own assemblies, and the only and sole exclusive right and powers lay taxes. 4)Patrick Henry persuaded the burgesses to take action against it. |
Stamp Act |
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1)Samuel Adams led this group. 2)They destroyed houses belonging to royal officers, burned effigies representing tax collectors, and drafted a petition to the king and Parliament. |
Sons of Liberty |
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1) A withdraw from social or commercial relations with another country, person, or organization as a punishment or protest. 2)Yes, because so many signed a pledge that the businesses had to shut down because of lack of profit. |
Boycott |
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1) GB passed this so they could determine people guilty or not. 2) It was a law that said the Parliament has the right to tax and make decisions for the British colonies in all cases. |
Declaratory Act |
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1) GB passed this so they payed taxes on imported goods at the port of entry. 2) It made the colonist pay taxes for imported goods. 3) They believed that their own representatives had the right to tax them. 4) A group called the Daughters of Liberty was influencing colonist to make their own clothes and produce their own goods. |
Townshend Act |
