The colonists' were in disagreement with how parliaments economic exploitation and political oppression. ... Right after the French and Indian War, Britain gained Canada and Florida in the treaty. ... Even though the colonies were already in a very tough economic situation, parliament continued to place harsh acts upon them. The stamp act which was passed by the parliament was used to help pay for the cost of British war. ... This act said that the colonies were required to obey parliamentary laws and that parliament has the power to make laws as they see fit. ...

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When France ceded Canada and the Ohio River Valley to Great Britain, the British announced the Proclamation of 1763, "to prevent the colonists from rushing into territories vacated by the French and provoking conflict with the Indians",[Dig141]. ... In a letter from a Boston merchant named John Andrews to his brother in Philadelphia it says, "I sincerely believe they [the British Parliament] intend to carry out their threats, which are to make the town a desolate wilderness and the grass to grow in our streets....

• Word Count: 1821
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

However, new plans for taxing the colonies were introduced in Parliament, and Franklin was increasingly divided between his devotion to his native land and his loyalty to George III of Great Britain. ... Due to the fact that Franklin was respected for his work at home and abroad he made many attempts to receive French and Canadian support during and after the Revolutionary War. ...

• Word Count: 1502
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• Grade Level: High School