The Boston Tea Party
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Seeds of Revolution: The Breakdown of British Rule
This chapter explores the discontent with British rule in the 18th century, including the different perspectives of English settlers in North America and the breakdown of the relationship between Britain and its American colonies. It also delves into the aftermath of the Seven Years' War and the financial burden faced by the British government. The chapter discusses the British regulation of the sugar trade, the passing of the Sugar Act, and the imposition of the Stamp Act, which led to violent protests and the emergence of the slogan 'no taxation without representation'.
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