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Britain’s Colonial Policies Colonists started to self-govern. When Britain began to strengthen their grip the colonists became upset. Taxation without representation.
Colonial Unity Albany Plan of Union- Each colony would send delegates annually to discuss issues. The Stamp Act- Created unity among most colonies. Boycotts were another tool the colonists used.
First/Second Continental Congress 1st Intolerable Acts led to the meeting. 1st Declaration of Rights 2nd Continental army was created. 2nd Also raised money to fight a war.
First State Constitutions Assemblies created most State constitutions. Common features- Popular sovereignty, civil rights, checks and balances, separation of powers.