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The French and Indian War was between Britain and France. The British got so deep in dept it they needed a way to make money. They put a tax on paper, sugar, and tea; these were the Stamp Act, Sugar Act, and Tea Act. This made some people angry and they protested to get the laws to be changed; these people were called Patriots. There were also Loyalists that followed the rules. The Declaration of Independence was signed so it was confirmed that people had a right. And to keep that right they had to defend it for themselves and others.