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While (As) colonists in Boston were fighting the British, colonists in the South were organizing an army. 
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Fighting began when the British tried to collect more taxes. 
As soon as colonists learned of the fighting, rebellion spread rapidly.
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During

They received news of the fighting in Boston during a meeting of anti-British colonists.

aswhilewhen

While (As) colonists in Boston were fighting the British, colonists in the South were organizing an army.

When(ever)As soon as

Fighting began when the British tried to collect more taxes. As soon as colonists learned of the fighting, rebellion spread rapidly.

Clauses and phrases can be used to relate actions or situatins that happened at approximitely at the same time.

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