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.