Colonial Resistance and Rebellion2.1
Proclamation of 1763
Crispus Attucks
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Boston Massacre 1770, 5 colonists killed
Sugar Act
enacted by Parliament 1764
lowered taxes on foreign-made molasses
placed duties (import taxes) on certain imports never taxed before
strengthened enforcement law by trialing smuggling cases in vice-admirally court
little effect on colonists except merchants and traders
lead to: Stamp Act
Parliament law, 1765
1st direct taxation of goods and services