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Britain and France, along with their respective colonists and Native American allies. The French and Indian War was primarily fought in North America, specifically in the Ohio River Valley, Pennsylvania, New York, and Canada. The war lasted for 9 years consecutively.
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The Sons of Liberty were a political group of American colonists who organized in opposition to British rule, particularly in response to the Stamp Act and other taxes. American Revolution, known for the protest, boycotts, and acts of Defiance, like the Boston Tea Party. The Sons of Liberty were not involved in a single short conflict.
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The Townshend Acts were a series of British laws that placed taxes on goods imported into the American colonies, including glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. The acts are named after Charles Townshend, the British chancellor of the exchequer, who aimed to raise revenue to pay for the administration of the representation in Parliament, leading to increased tensions and ultimately contributing to the American Revolution.
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On March 5, 1770, an unruly group of colonists attacked the British soldiers by throwing snowballs and rocks. Firing upon the crowd, the British killed five colonists, including Crispus Attucks. John Adams succeeded in defending the soldiers in court against murder charges. The victims were Crispus Attucks, Samuel Gray, James Caldwell, Samuel Maverick, and Patrick Carr. -
The Boston Tea Party was a protest rather than a military battle, where opposing sides fought in a traditional sense. The protest was against the British government and its policies, not a formal battle with opposing armies. Therefore, it's more accurate to describe those involved as participants in a protest rather than "fighters" in a battle. An estimate was that 100-175 colonists participated in the act of dumping the tea into the Boston Harbor. -
The meeting occurred at the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall. The Congress was a gathering of delegates from the thirteen American colonies, and played a crucial role in guiding the colonists through the war toward independence. There was a meeting to plan further responses if the British government did not repeal or modify the acts -
The Battle of Bunker Hill occurred because the colonial forces sought to control the strategic high ground near Boston, which was occupied by the British, to gain an advantage in the ongoing conflict. The British have won, but the colonists proved they could hold their own against the British army. -
The Enlightenment was a major intellectual and philosophical movement in 17th and 18th-century Europe that emphasized reason, individualism, and human rights. Key figures included philosophers like John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Immanuel Kant, scientists such as Isaac Newton, and political thinkers like Thomas Jefferson.
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The Declaration of Independence was the Second Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776, to formally announce the separation of the 13 American Colonies from Great Britain. Therefore, the Fourth of July became the symbolic date of American Independence, representing the official declaration and the ideals it embodied. The declaration took place in Pennsylvania State Hall, renamed to Independence Hall in the colonial city of Philadelphia.
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Washington decided to strike a blow against the British by attacking the Hessian Garrison at Trenton. The attack on Trenton was a surprise. The Continental Army, despite being smaller than planned due to weather conditions, overwhelmed the Hessian forces. The Boston Trenton took place in New Jersey. The Continental Army, led by General George Washington, and the Hessian mercenaries were fighting on the British side. -
The Battle of Camden took place in South Carolina. The British had approximately 2,239 troops, and the Americans had over 4,000 troops, though a large portion of the American force was comprised of inexperienced militia. The British forces were led by Lieutenant General Charles, Lord Comwallis, while the American forces were commanded by Major General Horatio Gates -
The Battle of Yorktown, was known as the Siege of Yorktown, was a decisive battle in the American Revolutionary War, marking the last major land battle of the conflict. The reason the Battle of Yorktown was even a war is that the British General Cornwallis believed that it would be a good location.
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The Treaty of Paris took place in a hotel in De York, located at what is now 56 Rue Jocab in Paris. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay all served as one of the American Commissioners who successfully negotiated the Treaty of Paris with Great Britain. -
The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State House, during the constitutional convention of 1787. Roger Sherwan and Oliver Ellsworth of Connecticut, hence the alternative name. Roger Sherman played a key role in crafting the Great Compromise. Oliver Ellaworth, a delegate from Connecticut to the Constitutional Convention. -
The Bill of Rights refers to the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, adopted to protect individual liberties and limit the power of the federal government. The Bill of Rights was placed in New York at the Federal Hall. James Madison, who championed its inclusion, and George Washington were there for the Bill of Rights to be adopted by other people to take on the war and bring them back to fight.