It was primarily the <span>The Townshend Acts that were set in place by British Parliament that led to the Boston Massacre, since these acts called for the taxing of the colonists to pay the salaries of governors and judges in the colonies who were loyal to Britain.</span>
The contract had promised to bring to floor debate and votes 10 bills that would implement major reform of the federal government. When the 104th Congress assembled in January 1995, the Republican majority sought to implement the Contract. ... Most of the bills died in the Senate, except as noted below.
Countries such as Spain, France and Portugal colonized the region. Although most of Latin America was colonized by Spain, the countries of Portugal and France also had major influences on the region. Due to war and disease, native populations were decimated.
Interacting groups shared skills and ideas that improved farming practices