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Economic Causes of the American Revolution
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How did the Navigation Acts affect American colonists?
The Navigation Acts restricted trade, benefiting Britain at the expense of the colonies.
What was the Boston Tea Party, and why did it happen?
It was a protest against the Tea Act by American colonists in 1773.
Why did the Sugar Act anger American colonists?
It imposed taxes on sugar and molasses, impacting colonial merchants.
How did the Quartering Act strain colonial economics?
It required colonists to house and supply British soldiers.
What were writs of assistance, and why were they controversial?
They were general search warrants that allowed customs officers to search any location for smuggled goods.
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