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The Proclamation Line was a restriction set by the British king that the colonies could not explore or expand territory further than a certain point on the Eastern side of the continent -
British tax imposed on the colonies that increased the prices of sugar and molasses coming from other countries. -
This was a tax on printed materials and was the first direct tax on the colonists -
Taxes on glass, lead, paper, paint, and tea imported by the colonies and allowed officials to take private property without due process. -
The British East India company as in debt, so the British passes the Tea act, which forced colonists to buy tea only from the company. -
These laws were intended to punish Massachusetts and end colonial challenges to British authority. -
Congress introduced the Declaration of Rights and Grievances that expressed loyalty to the king, but condemned the Coercive acts and also decided to boycott British goods. -
Addressed principles of equality, natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. -
The first major military action between the British army and the Patriots -
This formed the continental army. -
Writing that attacked King George lll, arguing that Parliament cannot do anything without the king's support.