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1763: Treaty between Britain and France ends the French and Indian War.

1764: Britain's Parliament passes the Sugar Act, taxing molasses imported to the Colonies.

1765: Parliament passes the Stamp Act, taxing all printed materials, and the Quartering Act, requiring colonists to let British troopscommandeer





their homes.

1766: After months of boycotts and violent protests by colonists, King George III repeals (cancels) the Stamp Act.

1767: Parliament's Townshend Revenue Acts set a series of duties (indirect taxes) on imported goods.

1768: Bostonians refuse to pay duties; British warships enter Boston Harbor to enforce the law.

1770: Mar. 5: Boston Massacre--Five colonists are shot and killed by British soldiers during a protest-turned-riot.

1773: Dec. 16: Boston Tea Party--Protesters angry at taxes on imported tea toss tea chests off ships into Boston Harbor.

1774: Bostonians ignore British order to pay for damaged tea; British ships blockade Boston's port.

1775: Apr. 19: Shots fired at Lexington and Concord


, Massachusetts; American Revolution begins.

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