Weegy: 1. The Sugar Act Date: 1764 Action: a law that attempted to curb the smuggling of sugar and molasses in the colonies by reducing the previous tax rate and enforcing the collection of duties. 2. [ The Currency Act Date: 1751 Action: regulated paper money issued by the colonies of British America. 3. The Stamp Act Date: 1765 Action: Great Britain direct tax on the British colonies in America and required that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper produced in London, carrying an embossed revenue stamp.
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User: Who introduced the idea that the colonies should declare themselves free and independent states?
Weegy: Richard Henry Lee introduced the idea that the colonies should declare themselves free and independent states.
User: Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Weegy: Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
User: Who advised Jefferson as he was writing the Declaration?
Weegy: As he was writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson was advised by the other members of the "Committee of Five": John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Robert R. [ Livingston of New York, and Roger Sherman of Connecticut.
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User: What does the first section of the Declaration contain?
Weegy: The first section of the Declaration contains the Preamble.
User: What actions has King George taken against the American people?
Weegy: Plundering the seas, ravaging the coasts, burning towns, [ and destroying the lives of the people -were actions King George had taken against the American people.
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User: What happens in the concluding paragraph?
Weegy: In the concluding paragraph the colonies officially dissolve ties with Great Britain.
User: What would happen if the signers were brought before a royal court?
Weegy: Signers would be found guilty of treason and would have to be hung in the gallows if the signers were brought before a royal court.
User: When did the ...
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