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Lexington and Concord: 250 years on

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Escalating Tensions: Taxation and the Road to Revolution

This chapter explores the rising tensions between American colonies and Britain, focusing on pivotal events like the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act. It highlights the role of taxation without representation in fueling colonial protests and the onset of the American War of Independence, particularly through the battles of Lexington and Concord.

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