Acts such as the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, and the Boston Massacre, are all different events that summarize how the American colonists were living during the years of 1764, to around 1776, when being held under British rule. Desperately, the colonists wanted change and independence. Even though some people may argue that the colonist were not justified in separating from Great Britain, many believe the American colonists were justified in separating from Great Britain due to the taxation that was placed on them, and the acts of tyranny by King George. And yes, the American colonists were justified in waging war and breaking away from Britain.

The taxation that was placed on the American colonists is a prime example of why they were justified in separating …show more content…
Document 16 of the packet describes the variety of acts that were enforced between the years of 1767 and 1768. Of course, the American colonists were greatly outraged by this. Many of the colonists believed that these acts were not meant to pay for judges and governors, or for the regulation of trade, but primarily for the single purpose of levying money upon them. Following these acts, many of the Americans created protests and boycotts against the Townshend Acts in hopes of repeal. Finally, the last act of taxation that was placed on the colonists, was that of the Tea Act. The Tea Act was mainly enforced so that the colonists would purchase company tea, as the illegal tea, that was smuggled in, would increase in price. It’s like increasing the price of Starbuck’s coffee, so that people would be forced to purchase the generic brand of coffee, making that Starbuck’s only affordable for the wealthy. However, in defiance to the Tea Act, a form of rebellion known as the Boston Tea Party, began with the leadership by the Sons of Liberty. During this act, the colonists disguised themselves as Native Americans, boarded the ships, and began to