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their rights as British subjects had been violated.
Taxation without representation

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Which country's people followed the example of the American colonists rebelling against their king in 1789?

The French Revolution happened in 1789.


Who were American colonists who moved to Canada rather than fight against the British crown in the war for independence?

they wwre called loyalists they moved up there because they did not feel they should fight against their king


Which is an important reason that American colonists rebelled against England in the 1770's?

After the French Indian war, Britain decided to leave an army in the American colonies. The colonists saw that as an occupation army to strenghten British control over them. The English Government however saw it as a protection for the colonists in case the French should renew the war and invade from Canada. Britain thought it reasonable that the cost of a 'protection' army should therefore be borne by the colonists. The colonists however were incensed that they should pay and house the soldiers sent to control them.


What did the colonists do during the stamp act?

During the Stamp Act of 1765, American colonists protested against the British government's taxation without representation. They organized boycotts of British goods, formed groups such as the Sons of Liberty, and held protests and riots against tax collectors. Many colonists also engaged in public demonstrations and petitions to express their opposition, ultimately leading to the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766.


What act was passed to punish colonists for rebelling against Stamp Act?

The Townshend Act was passed in 1767 after the Colonists rebelled against the Stamp Act. The Townshend Act was a tax on glass, paint, lead, tea and other things the Colonists needed.

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