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Discomfort in the Colonies

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

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Discomfort in the Colonies

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  1. Discomfort in the Colonies

  2. The American Dream • At first England ignored its colonists • Charles XII became king of England-1660 • Wanted more control of colonies

  3. 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

  4. 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

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