The Road to the American Revolution

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The Road to the American Revolution was a time of growing tension between the American colonists and the British government. The colonists were unhappy about taxes imposed on them without their consent, like the Stamp Act and Tea Act. They protested by organizing events such as the Boston Tea Party. This growing dissatisfaction eventually led to the fight for independence from British rule.

Key facts

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1Colonists were unhappy about taxes without representation.
2The Boston Tea Party was a famous protest against British taxes.
3Tensions grew between colonists and the British government.

Timeline · 1 of 2

When it happened

1763
The Proclamation Line limits western settlement
1765
The Stamp Act angers colonists
1770
The Boston Massacre
1773
The Boston Tea Party

Timeline · 2 of 2

1775
Fighting begins at Lexington and Concord

Then & Now

People still argue about this. Now you'll see why.

Question 1 of 2

What was one reason colonists were unhappy with British rule?

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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