The colonists defied Parliament for the taxation that was being imposed on the colonies. In an act of defiance the colonists refused to return tea that was taxed by the British government and opted instead to throw it into the Boston Harbor.
The colonists used several methods to work together. There were conventions and meetings held that allowed people to express their opinions about the laws, Parliament was suddenly imposing on them. The Port Act of 1774 closed Boston Harbor to all ships, literally cutting off their supply lines. Parliament demanded that the Boston colonists pay restitution for any property British merchants had lost due to protests and activities in Boston. The other colonies rallied with Boston when they heard what was going on, sending them supplies to tide them over. This was the first time the colonies had worked together for one common cause.
The colonists did not respond well to British taxes. These colonists were outraged that they were being taxed the way that they were.
The respond by throwing it back to them.
The colonists responded by turning the elite movement of the wealthy into a common movement of the people. The colonists went on to band together to fight the British.
Well, when the colonists opposed the Stamp Act and boycotted English goods, the British Parliament listened and eventually repealed the Stamp Act in 1766. They hoped this would calm tensions with the colonists. It's important to remember that communication and understanding can lead to positive change and resolution in any situation.
Parliament repealed the stamp act as a response to the colonist protest.
Parliament repealed the stamp act as a response to the colonist protest.
Parliament repealed the stamp act as a response to the colonist protest.
They sent in British troops to re-enforce law.
They began to smuggle goods into and out of the country
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They sent soldiers, and they thought that the colonist were on the verge of a riot.
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