The term "British action" refers to a specific event or decision taken by the British government during the colonial period that played a significant role in sparking the American Revolution. It represents any action initiated by the British authorities that led to increased tensions and grievances among the American colonists.
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Stamp Act: This was a British action that imposed taxes on printed materials in the colonies, such as newspapers and legal documents.
Intolerable Acts: A series of harsh laws passed by Britain after the Boston Tea Party, which restricted self-governance in Massachusetts and further angered colonists.
Townshend Acts: These were taxes imposed on goods imported into the American colonies, such as glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.