Subsequently following the French and Indian War, which happened to be where the British fought for the American colonies, Britain was in great need to pay its debts. Holding the war against the colonies, Britain decided to tax the colonies to pay for their large debt. ... In 1650, a series of laws called the Navigation Acts were issued for the American colonies; although they did not come into full effect until after the French and Indian War. These laws prohibited the trade of certain items, which made it difficult for merchants who relied on French, Spanish, and other foreign countries for ...

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In 1753 Washington took part in the French and Indian War. ... Also in the war, Washington brought back "crucial intelligence" from the French and Indian territories to Lieutenant Governor Robert Dinwiddie and was made a "colonial hero," giving him glory and position. This experience in war gave Washington "knowledge of border warfare, invaluable experience in training, and discipline," which would be helpful in later years as he once again was faced with many difficulties. Although Washington played a major part in driving the French from British North America, he would soon be driven away...

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Following the Revolutionary War, many tribulations arose in the newly independent thirteen colonies. ... American industry was difficult, since British citizens flooded the country with cheap goods right after the war, continuing their chain of trading posts on the U.S. soil. ... Spain, still resentful for losing the French and Indian War, closed the Mississippi River to American commerce. ... The French even demanded the repayment of money loaned during the war, regardless of their past-alliance with America. ... Many other laws were made concerning the importation and exportation of fo...

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The British needed money to finance their large empire and many wars. ... They also fought a costly war with France called the French and Indian War. This war significantly affected the North American Colonies and ultimately led to British taxation over the colonies without representation. ... The Americans fought a long war for their independence. ...

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Americans' experience with the quartering of troops in their homes began shortly after the French and Indian War ended in 1763. The British Parliament decided it was necessary to keep a permanent supply of troops in the colonies in order to protect them from further uprisings of the French and Indians. ... In 1868, the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States granted citizenship and equal civil and legal rights to African Americans and slaves who had been emancipated after the American Civil War, including them under the umbrella phrase "all persons born or naturalized...

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Without the Revolution America would not be the country it is today, it was one of the most influential wars of all times. Without the war America may have had, to this day, to pay taxes to the British Parliament and exist under their rule. ... After the French and Indian war Britain imposed taxes on its American colonies, without the peoples consent, because the colonies were in debt and Britain needed to regain the revenue. ... And so the American Revolutionary war began in 1775. ... The war was brutal and bloody and there were more than three times as many casualties as there were in ...

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The need for taxation basically stems from the state and national deficits that had been acquired during the Revolutionary War. ... America was a brand new country that was in danger of being taken over by other superpowers in the world, mainly Spain and France. Giving the national government the power to raise an army would also allow for more efficiency in protecting the western border from Indian attacks. ...

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