Lesson 51 of 84 · History
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The Road to the American Revolution was a time of growing tension between the American colonists and the British government.
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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
Colonists were unhappy about taxes without representation.
The Boston Tea Party was a famous protest against British taxes.
Tensions grew between colonists and the British government.
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1 of 2What was one reason colonists were unhappy with British rule?
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