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Why were the colonist mad with the British?

The British were upset at the colonists because the rejected many of their acts that they enforced. British did not treat the colonies fairly and only saw them as a way to make money. (The mercantile theory) However, the colonists thought that the acts that the British Parlament enforced were outrageous, especially the Stamp Act and the Tea Act. The Stamp Act resulted in a famous phrase created by a colonist, "No taxation without representation!" The Tea Act was hated by the colonies so much that it resulted in a well known event called the Boston Tea Party.


Biggest event that happened in 1776?

For Americans, the biggest and most significant event of 1776 was the Declaration of Independence. The American colonies wanted independence from Great Britain. The signers of the Declaration were taking the risk of being hanged for treason.


What event best illustrates the effect of the new government's excise tax?

I believe it was the Whiskey rebellion


3 reasons why the colonists fought the revolutionary war?

The following events, while not the only events, may be considered major causes of the conflict that developed between Great Britain and the American colonies resulting in the Americans declaring independence from the Mother Country and the American Revolutionary War. For more detailed information about each event, see the sites listed below. 1. The Colonial wars for Empire, in the 1600-1700s, ending with the French and Indian War (Seven Years War) 1763. 2. The British Policy of Salutary Neglect--failure to enforce the Navigation Laws. 3. The slow but steady erosion of British control over the American Colonies. 4. Pontiac’s Rebellion and the Proclamation of 1763. 5. The Sugar Act of 1764 6. The Stamp Act of 1765 and the Stamp Act Congress in the colonies. 7. Colonial virtual representation versus actual representation in Parliament. 8. The Boston Massacre, 1770. 9. The Gaspee Affair, 1772 10. The Tea Act of 1773 and the Boston Tea Party. 11. The Intolerable (Coercive) Acts, 1774. 12. Meeting of the Continental Congress in 1774. 13. The Battles of Lexington and Concord.


What aspect of the constitution addressed concerns that resulted from the event in the headline?

The strengthening of the federal government's military powers

Related Questions

What major event led the British government to actively seek ways to make the colonies bear part of the cost of empire?

The Seven Years War.


What major event first led the British government to seek ways to make the colonies bear part of the cost of the empire?

it means told eat my foot and see if it taste good lol


What major event led the Britain government actively to seek ways to make the colonies bear part of the coast of empire?

7 years war


Is there on single event that led to The American Revolution?

they pooped their pants. no. they didnt. the british taxed the colonies unfairly


Which historical event event most likely shaped the cultural values of british society in the 1700s?

American colonies' break from British rule


Which historical event most likely shaped the cultural values of British society in the 1700s?

American colonies' break from British rule


What was the most important event in The British empire?

what events were most important for britains succes


What were the main event of the Mongol conquest of China?

it was the expansion of the empire and organization of government


Which event triggered the decline of the Mughal Empire?

the british began to gain control of India


What event caused people to begin referring to the 13 English colonies as the 13 british colonies?

They were never called that because of any reason at all. They were only called the 13 Original Colonies.


What event linked 0in the Boston massacre and the Boston tea party?

British taxing of the colonies without their representation


What was the commonwealth games actually called?

Previously called by British Empire Games in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The event was renamed as the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in 1954, the British Commonwealth Games in 1970, and gained its current title in 1978.