Between 1763 and 1776 many actions opposed by the British government initiated antagonism and protest within the American colonies, eventually leading to a war for independence. ... In the years 1754-1763 a war between France and Britain arose in the Americas. ... The American Revolutionary War was not only fought because of military problems, but economic problems as well. ... Was intended to help support 10,000 British troops in America. ... All of these acts played a very big role leading to the American Revolution. ...

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The first example of Britain altering the status quo in the area of politics was the Proclamation of 1763. ... The second and probably the most significant reason for the American Revolution was that the colonies were being taxed without being represented in Parliament. ... The final social issue is that of Native Americans. ... They were created to indirectly stimulate the economic growth of the British Empire by controlling the trade habits of the North American colonies. ... The British government infringing on the rights and philosophies of their North American colonies caused the Ameri...

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From the beginning of the 17th century to the time of American Independence, Great Britain looked upon its colonies as a means of making the country wealthier and more powerful. The British government used and manipulated every law, declaration and legal act meant for the colonies. ... First of all, the Treaty of Paris of 1763 was signed and France lost all of its mainland colonies. So all of the land east of the Mississippi River was open to settling until the Proclamation of 1763 went into effect and prevented the settling of the new lands. This caused a lot of resentment toward the Brit...

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Many factors contributed to the eventual rebellion of Americans against British rule in 1776. ... These included the Proclamation of 1763 and the Intolerable Acts. ... This resulted in serious economic distress for the colonies, and lead to desperate measures by the colonists, such as the Continental Congress. ...

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The British took over control of Canada and in 1763 the Treaty of Paris was signed. ... In 1764, the Prime Minister George Greenville imposed the American Revenue Act, which was designed to raise revenues from the colonies. ... The colonies must either submit or triumph." ... The surprise attack worked and it was the first victory for the Americans. ... The French fought with the Americans until the war ended. ...

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