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Date: October 7, 1763                                                                    

What happened?; In 1763 the british announced the land 

won after the French and Indian war. The land west of the 

Appalachian mountains was reserved for the native Americans.

The British also banned the colonists from settling west of the 

Appalachian mountains.                                                                    

Contribution to Revolution: Upset colonist because they 

could not expand westward to hunt and capture beavers for 

their fur. The colonists felt like they lost there freedom                                                                                               

Me as a colonist: I would have been angry, but I still would have 

crossed the line anyway because I want to expand westward and hunt 

for beavers.                                                                                      

What Happened?:An act that put a three cent tax on sugar. And it 

also increased taxes on coffee, indigo, and certain kinds of wine.           

Contribution To Revolution: Was one of the first instances in 

which colonists wanted a say in their government, including taxation.       

Me as a colonist: I would be angry and not pay the tax. I don't think 

that England has the right to tax us because they are out of money from 

the war. At least they could have consulted us before confirming the act. 

I'm going to get some friends and destroy this act immediately! 

What Happened: An act which forced colonists to let soldiers stay in their 

house during the war.                                                                                                      

Contribution To Revolution: Angered colonists because they wanted Britain 

to consult them before passing the act.                                                                 

Me as a Colonist: I would have been angry, because housing soldiers who 

fight for me, I'm okay with. But the way the soldiers stay in our house, is not okay. 

They treat it like it is theirs. Which means that they wreck our house, eat and drink 

whatever they choose, and force us to sleep on the couch. I should not be treated 

like a stranger in my own home.                                                                                                                               

What Happened: An act passed by England which put a tax on most printed 

items. They did this to pay off debt from the war.                                                                                                                        

Contribution to Revolution: Made the colonists feel like their freedom had 

been threatened because they had no say in the law.                                                   

Me as a Colonist: I would be extremely angry at England. They can't just 

pass laws for our country without consulting us. I feel like my freedom is being 

taken away bit by bit.

What Happened: Charles Townshend imposed a small indirect tax on glass, 

lead, paper, and tea. England passed Charles act and started taxing the colonies 

on those certain goods.                                                                              

Contribution to Revolution: Made colonists boycott British goods to not pay 

the tax. Made England mad at the colonies.                                                         Me 

as a Colonist: I have had enough of England trying to tax us on goods. That is 

why a couple friends and I smuggle goods from ships without paying the tax. I just 

hope England doesn't find out.......

What Happened: A mob of colonists surrounded British troops harassing and 

taunting them. The situation soon became out of control and the British open fired 

killing 5 of the colonists.                                                                                                 

Contribution to Revolution: Made colonists extremely angry, so the 

colonists called together a town meeting demanding that the soldiers are either 

killed or sent away back to England. The king agreed to their demands.                      

Me as a Colonist: I can't believe those Brit's! They just kill 5 innocent boys for 

no reason. I sure hope their butts get kicked back to England real soon!

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