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This was the first open fire confilict between the British & Colonists. The colonists lost though.
Taxed all legal & commericial documents such as diplomas, contracts, wills, newspapers, and even playing cards.
The Townshend Acts suspended New Yorks assembly untill they housed British Troops. It also taxed glass, paper, paint, leadd, and tea.
Said the colonists have to "quarter" or house soildiers and provide basic neccessities such as food, clothing, etc. This was just a way for England to save money.
Taxed sugar, molasses and other products shipped to the colonies.
Forbade colonists from settling beyond the Appalachian Mountains.
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