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The Path to the Revolution 1763-1776

The Path to the Revolution 1763-1776. Summary of Events and Impact. By 1760, biggest colonial economic issue – balance of trade deficit (Mercantilism) British clamp down; impose taxes to pay for army & war Colonists -Feel secure without protection (experience in battle)

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The Path to the Revolution 1763-1776

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  1. The Path to the Revolution1763-1776

  2. Summary of Events and Impact • By 1760, biggest colonial economic issue – balance of trade deficit (Mercantilism) • British clamp down; impose taxes to pay for army & war • Colonists -Feel secure without protection (experience in battle) -Mercantilism = Monopoly -Feel British are not concerned with colonists needs -Many regulations in a short amount of time – more resentment -May legal and non-violent measures before revolution -Distance makes communication difficult between England and colonies -Repeals give colonists “sense” of the upper hand

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