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Stamp Act

A 1765 tax imposed by Britain on paper goods in the American colonies, seen as unfair taxation without representation.

No taxation without representation

A phrase used by colonists expressing that they should not be taxed by a government they do not have representation in.

Sons of Liberty

A group of American patriots formed to oppose British policies and promote resistance, known for their protests against the Stamp Act.

Boston Massacre

A deadly confrontation in 1770 where British soldiers killed five colonists, fueling anti-British sentiment.

Boston Tea Party

A protest against the Tea Act in 1773 where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor as an act of defiance against British taxation.

Townshend Acts

Laws passed in 1767 imposing duties on imported goods, which led to widespread protests and boycotts among colonists.

boycott

A refusal to buy or use goods from a particular source, often used as a form of protest.

Governor Thomas Hutchinson

The governor of Massachusetts who faced criticism and protests due to his loyalty to British rule and enforcement of British taxes.

Samuel Adams

A leader in the American Revolution, known for his role in stirring public opposition to British taxation and policies.

John Hancock

A prominent patriot of the American Revolution, known for his wealth, influence, and participation in acts of resistance against British rule.