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In this posting, students will learn how Britain's attempt to maintain control over the colonies led to conflict and massacre.

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All Roads Lead to Boston

In this posting, students will learn how Britain's attempt to maintain control over the colonies led to conflict and massacre. Already angry over the new taxes imposed by the British, Boston colonists had to also contend with a new betrayal: seizure of the Liberty. This ship belonged to a merchant, John Hancock. He was instrumental in protesting the new taxes. The British accused him of ...

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