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The Gaspee and Early American Resistance
A vivid excerpt traces colonial anger over British taxes and trade restrictions from 1764 to 1773, noting the Stamp and Tea Acts, nonimportation protests, and the burning of the Gaspee. It highlights figures Brown and Whipple leading armed action, and the elusive pursuit of attackers despite rewards. It also mentions Major Andre and Arnold, plus the Gaspee raid’s impact on British authorities.
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Great Britain
Charles
Greville
America
Sioike
Britain
Aaton
United Kingdom
Europe
France
Spain
Isaqas
Major Andre
Andre
Henriet Arnold
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West Point
Arnold
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