American resistance refers to various forms of protest and opposition carried out by American colonists against British policies leading up to and during the American Revolution. This resistance included acts such as boycotts, protests, non-importation agreements, and even armed conflict.
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Boston Tea Party: The Boston Tea Party was an act of protest by American colonists in 1773 against British tea taxes. Colonists disguised themselves as Native Americans and dumped chests of British tea into Boston Harbor.
Intolerable Acts: The Intolerable Acts were a series of punitive measures imposed by the British Parliament on the colonists in response to the Boston Tea Party. They further fueled American resistance and led to increased tensions.
Sons of Liberty: The Sons of Liberty was a secret society formed by American colonists to fight against British oppression. They organized protests, boycotts, and acts of resistance throughout the colonies.