GREAT BRITAINS

MASSIVE ACTS O
N AMERICAN COL
ONIES
CONCEPT 3.2.II.A
BY DANIEL JANG

BACKGROUND

Seven Years War

A war between Great Britain and French Indian Alliance
Great Britain won but got a massive war debt
Took imperial control over American colonies political and eco
nomic institutions
Tax
market

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STAMP ACT

An act established by the British Parliament

Imposed a direct tax on American colonies
Added stamp on printed materials
Include legal documents, magazines, and newspaper, etc.

INTOLERABLE ACTS

A series of laws established by British Parliament

Passed to punish Massachusetts colonists

Due to the Boston Tea Party
Lose of tea led to critical damage on Britains finance
Took away Massachusetts self-government and rights

COMMITTEES OF COR
RESPONDENCE

Organized by Patriots of American colonies

Formed the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia
Oppose to Britain's brutal laws and control
Extended power through American public