taxes were on printed goods‚ tea‚ molasses and more. The colonists were furious because this had never happened before‚ they had to pay extra money‚ and they had taxation without representation. The colonists were so angry that they decided to protest. They roamed the streets yelling and causing disruption‚ they tar and feathered tax collectors‚ and caused many riots. Because of all of the colonist’s actions some of the acts got repealed. The Stamp Act and the Tea Act caused lots of tension
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parliament to tax them. There was another problem; the taxes were imposed on many every-day items that the colonists used. These unfair taxes made colonists angry enough to board many ships and throw tea off of them because they were getting taxed for tea that they did not drink as much as their own tea. The taxes also led colonists to smuggling items because they were getting taxed too much on items that they need. One of the colonists named James Otis stated “No parts of England’s colonies can be
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taxation without representation- became their demand. The Boston Tea Party was a direct action by colonists in Boston against the British government. On Dec. 16‚ 1773 after officially in Boston refused to return 3 shiploads of taxed tea to Britain a group of colonists‚ disguised themselves as Amerindians‚ loaded the ships and destroyed the tea by throwing it into Boston Harbour. In 1774‚ British warship took up position at the mouth of Boston Harbour to close it. A few months later a group of colonial
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later started to become imperialistic by taxing the colonies‚ which led to rebellious and violent acts. “Attempts by the British government to raise revenue by taxing the colonies (notably the Stamp Act of 1765‚ the Townshend Tariffs of 1767 and the Tea Act of 1773) met with heated protest among many colonists‚ who resented their lack of representation in Parliament and demanded the same rights as other British subjects” (History.com). With these high taxes the colonist no longer wanted to be under
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1767‚ British parliament passed Mr. Charles Townshend proposed taxations upon the colonies. These taxes were indirect taxes. The merchants were forced to pay the taxes directly. These taxes were applied to the importation of lead‚ paint‚ glass‚ and tea. The British have authorized the admiral fleets to punish those not abiding by the act. My father and many other colonists believe the naval personnel are trying people in an admiral court to take the money for personal gain not actual legal reasons
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freedom‚ there is still hope within us‚ and pride and relief await after the war. In 1773‚ the Boston Tea Party occurred. The event was a huge protest against the Tea Act. Much tea was wasted by being thrown overboard. My brother participated in the Boston Tea Party and threw five chests overboard. Many of the British were very angered and began harsher treatment. I wish I participated in the Boston Tea Party and that’s why I joined the military. My desire was to make the most out of my life.When I joined
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data for patterns of suspicious behavior‚ the government has begun numerous programs”. (Solove‚ Daniel J.). The Patriot Act increases the government’s surveillance powers in four areas. This act expanded access to personal records held by third parties‚ more secret searches‚ the expansion of the intelligence exception in wiretap law‚ and expansion of the "pen register" exception in wiretap law (American Civil Liberties Union.) A pen register is a device that decodes or records electronic impulses
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through all of his professions‚ duties and responsibilities Paul Revere remained loyal‚ brave and committed to his country Paul Revere was born in Boston in late 1734‚ at this point in history America belonged to the British and the colonists were for the most part‚ content. Revere attended the North Writing School in Boston and then was taught by his father to be a silversmith. Revere’s father died when he was young and Paul took over his trade and became the head of his household.
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Loyalist Debate Opening: The Loyalists are concerned about the disunity of the colonies. Without help from the British there would be complete anarchy. The British government supplies stability to the colonies. The colonists rely on the British army for protection. The colonists also rely on the trade with Britain as a vital part of their economy. The British put taxes into place to pay for the COLONISTS’ actions. And when the colonists rioted the British had to control them with the coercive acts
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context‚ and explaining the significance of each. Your answers should be approximately 3-5 sentences each. (50%) Andros Overthrow Atlantic Slavery Bacon’s Rebellion Berkeley‚ Gov. William Best Poor Man’s Land Boston Massacre Boston Tea Party Caribbean slavery Coercive/Intolerable Acts Conquistadors Consumer Revolution Coode’s Rebellion Customs Officials Dominion of New England English Civil War English Constitution English Reformation
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