HIS271Y1 Chapter Notes -Olive Branch Petition, Boston Massacre, Constitution Of The United Kingdom
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Wellefucated women such as abagale adams his wife begin to speak up. In winter of 1770 people want british troops. Only 5 people died but this is great propaganda for colonist. Before this there was no thought of independence. Tax is made on tea only americans have to pay. The solution is to boy cott tea coming in and destroy tea in the city. Men disguised as native load ship and throw tea into water. Demand british troops in boston be sheltered and paid for by british no boston is exiled. French are now able to settle in america. Its first task is to agree on what britt on can and can"t do. They meet for 7 weeks only this that comes out is a declaration they want their rights to be respected. Sends petition to king george jumping over parliament. 1774 they are still looking to work things out. From hopes of reconciliation to declaration of independence.
