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The french and idian war was a three way conflict between North American, Great Brittan and France. They enlisted the help of many native tribes to help them. This war went on for a while and many tribes lost people.
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A resistance group against the British's unfair tax and enforcement of unfair laws. They also are members who would spark the revolution. They also are the ones who caused the Boston Harbor event dumping 342 crates of tea into the harbor.
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The Townshend act of 1767 is when the British implanted taxes on imported goods to American colonists. This was met with heavy opposition from the American colonists. This also believed to have a part in inspiring the American revolution.
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The Boston massacre was a day when seven soldiers of the British army. Fired into a crowd of hostile Bostonians wounding six, killing five, and angering an entire colony. Their cruel use of force is seen as unnecessary and made many Bostonians angry. -
Colonists after the British tea act was implemented. colonists saw it as an attempt to trick them into British taxation. So they snuck onto the ships at night and dumped 342 boxes of tea into the Boston habor. -
After the British tea party the British retaliated. By implementing the intolerable acts. These series of four laws were meant to punish everyone for the Boston tea party. -
The first armed battle was the battle of lexington after the British stole ammunition from the colonists. Thanks to Paul revere the colonists were informed of what they loss and were able to plan ahead and not be overwhelmed by the sneak attack from lexington. Paul revere was even made into a song. -
The untied 13 American colonies formed a council. Agreeing to fight against oppression and abuse of power by the British. Leading 13 colonies to a brighter tomorrow
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Thomas paines book was a 47 page pamphlet played a crucial role in swaying the 13 colonies to revolt against Brittan. The book was a powerful argument against monarchy and hereditary privilege. The book advocates for self government and independence from controlling power. -
It explains the philosophical basis for the separation. Outlining a set of principles about individual rights and government's role, and lists grievances against the British Crown. This document a document adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, announcing that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as thirteen newly independent sovereign states, no longer under British rule. -
The Battle of Trenton was a pivotal engagement during the American Revolutionary War. In a surprise attack, Continental Army forces under General George Washington crossed the icy Delaware River and attacked a garrison of Hessian. in Trenton, New Jersey. This victory boosted American morale after a series of defeats and helped revitalize the revolutionary cause. -
The Battle of Camden was a significant engagement during the American Revolutionary War, taking place near Camden, South Carolina. British forces, led by General Cornwallis, decisively defeated the American army under General Horatio Gates. Making for heavy casualties on the American's side and a large set back for the southwestern campaign. -
The Battle of Yorktown, also known as the Siege of Yorktown, was the decisive battle of the American Revolutionary War. It occurred in Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781, and resulted in the surrender of a major British army under Lord Cornwallis, effectively marking the end of major military operations in the war. -
The Treaty of Paris refers to several historical peace treaties signed in Paris. But most notably the one signed in 1783, which officially ended the American Revolutionary War. This treaty recognized the independence of the United States and established its boundaries. -
The Constitutional Convention teaching American History. The Constitutional Convention was a gathering of 55 delegates from 12 of the 13 original U.S. states. The primary goal was to revise the existing Articles of Confederation, but the delegates ultimately decided to create an entirely new framework of government.