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* England is left broke (war debt)* Colonists question why they
still need England* England and Colonies see the
situation after the war differently
*This strains their relationship during a seriesof events that = conflict
Colonies should pay war debt & do what we say!
Colonies should not pay war or do what England says
because we have norepresentation
or say!
Pontiac’s Rebellion!
England wants peacewith Indians ($$$)
England forbids Colonist from moving
West = angry Colonists
Colonists move West& take Indian lands
We do not wantto pay for an army
to protect you.We want you close
to us. You are Colonies & have no
Say.
We want the Westernland! You did not ask
us or give us a sayin the Proclamation. We will go anyway.
England Starts to Tax Colonists to payF & I War debt
Sugar Act: Tax on Sugar
Colonists protest = tax lowered
All Englishmenpay taxes. The
Colonies benefitedfrom the F & I
War so you shouldpay for it. Coloniesdo not make the
rules
New Taxes? We didnot get to debate
or vote. We shouldnot pay without
a say!
Colonies must house & feed BritishSoldiers (Redcoats)
British use Redcoats as “Policeman”& “tax collectors” in the colonies
The soldiers arethere to keep
an eye on you andcollect taxes! WeDo not have to
ask you just do itcolonist!
Soldiers in my house?England did not ask usif that was okay. WeFeel violated & we
dislike this!