As the result of a conflict between british troops and a colonial militia in massachusetts, the boston tea party took place. thomas paine published common sense. the first continental congress was established. british troops began staying in the homes of colonists.

The British Parliament passed the Tea Act which meant that every purchase of British tea was a tax.  

That led to the Boston Tea Party

ummm? is that supposed to be a question or a but this is a reason he won re-election

explanation:

"despite progress in the war, lincoln and most political pundits were convinced that he would lose his bid for reelection in 1864. the country was war weary and the democratic party's nominee, george mcclellan, was likely to negotiate a peace treaty with the confederacy if elected." - loc.gov

the correct answer is:   the domino theory states that if one country in a region came under the influence of communism, then the surrounding countries would follow in a domino effect.