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Discomfort in the Colonies
The American Dream• At first England ignored its colonists• Charles XII became king of England-1660
• Wanted more control of colonies
Navigation Acts• Navigation Acts (passed by England)
• Colonies could only export goods to England• Could only import goods from England
• All goods coming and going from the colonies were carried on English ships
More taxes• To help pay for French & Indian War, King
George III raised taxes in B and in America• Americans do not like paying taxes to help pay
for B’s war• King of England keeps raising taxes
• Stage is set for Revolution