The era leading to the Revolutionary War refers to the period of time in American history from around 1763 to 1775 when tensions between Great Britain and its American colonies escalated, ultimately leading to the outbreak of revolution.
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Stamp Act: A British law passed in 1765 that required colonists to pay a tax on various printed materials. This act led to widespread protests and fueled colonial resentment towards British rule.
Boston Tea Party: An event that took place in 1773 where colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor as a protest against British taxes. It symbolized American resistance to British authority and further strained relations between the two sides.
Intolerable Acts: A series of punitive measures imposed by the British Parliament on Massachusetts following the Boston Tea Party. These acts limited colonial self-government, closed Boston's port, and brought more troops into America, intensifying colonial opposition.
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