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    reduced‚ Give me Liberty or Give me Death and the stamp act repealed. The colonies reduced was a call to action that was made in 1767 by Benjamin Franklin as a warning of the consequences of the newly imposed stamp act. The Stamp Act of 1765 established a tax on all printed documents which realistically was not a significant monetary burden against the colonists it was however a matter of principle. Franklin was concerned that the Stamp Act would divide the colonies and the “mother

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    unfairly.Some these taxes were the Stamp Act‚and Tea Act.The stamp act was put in place in order to pay for the british soldiers being there.The tea act was also put in place to bail out the East India Tea Company‚but ended up taxing the colonists.These are some of things that led to the American Revolution. Though the colonists disliked all of these laws they took particular offense to the 1763 Stamp Act.This required certain goods to have an offical stamp to show that the customer had

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    This pack includes BSHS 405 Week 2 Individual Assignment Collecting Data Business - Management Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Case Study Scenarios located on the student website. Select and review a case study scenario from the University of Phoenix Material: Case Study Scenarios located on the student website. Feel free to embellish the scenario with additional details‚ as needed. Complete the New Referral or Inquiry Form based on your selected case study scenario

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    In 1765‚ Great British passed the Stamp Act‚ which meant that the price of paper goods would soon be increased since there would be a tax on them. In this case‚ a crowd protest is when a group of colonists protesting against the Stamp Act. Paper goods like newspapers‚ pamphlets‚ books‚ letters‚ playing cards‚ contracts‚ and legal documents had taxes put on them‚ and cost more. Colonists protested against the stamp Act by many ways‚ for example attacking the home of the governor‚ burning British Proclamations

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    There are various ethical issues that relate when collecting research from different health and social care sectors. Confidentiality plays a huge part when working in the Health and Social Care profession as the main priority is the safety of the individuals who come and discuss what is worrying them. The information that is given to a GP for example needs to be kept secret so it doesn’t cause harm to the patient. Also when doing research you need to make sure that everyone involved understands

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    The Revolutionary War started in Lexington the war ended in Yorktown‚ Virginia. The events leading up to the Revolutionary War were important because they determined the future of both America and England. Two of the most important events were the Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party. Boston Tea Party The Boston Tea Party was an a very important event. People called the Sons of Liberty got on to England’s boats and put tea in Boston harbor. They dress up as Mohawk Indians.The son of liberty dress

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    other. In 1765 the Stamp Act was passed in Parliament and inflicted upon the colonies. Because of the Stamp Act things such as playing cards‚ newspapers‚ and other legal documents were taxed. A stamp was to be put on these items to show that the tax had been paid. To England this seemed like a reasonable thing to tax the colonies of. But to the American Colonies‚ this was something that could not be left alone. The colonies formed a meeting to create a opposition against the Stamp Act. Besides the

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    however that war made America a free country to this day. What led up to the Revolutionary War‚ the Stamp Act‚ also contributed to America’s freedom too. As a result of the Stamp Act and the Revolutionary War‚ there is the bill of rights‚ which had the first 10 amendments on that document. There have been a lot of events during colonial times that have impacted our freedom however‚ the Bill of Rights; the Stamp Act; and the Revolutionary war have impacted our freedom the most. The Bill of rights

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    Scene 1 Anchor 1: Hello today folks‚ welcome to the All American Newscast! Today we’ll be covering the new taxes our “esteemed” leader Charles Townshend established. Anchor 2: At the most recent Parliament our leader “Champagne Charlie” in all his “glory” has decided to offer an idea on new taxes for the colonies. Anchor 1: He has came up with a way to tax the colonies for 5 different things Anchor 2: Those items include items paper‚ lead‚ paint‚ glass‚ and tea Anchor 1: He came up with these taxes

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    The Quartering Act was placed on the colonist to allow soldiers to be stationed in buildings including homes‚ ale houses‚ and inns in the towns. It was a way for the English to save money on costs to build barracks for the soldiers. This act was immediately disapproved by the colonist which is expected. When British soldiers are forced to live in homes and businesses. Invading the sense of privacy of the colonist. The English should not of made an act the forces colonist to accommodate personal that

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