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The French and Indian war was a Conflict between The British and French and then the Americans and Native Americans. This War Lasted from 1754 to 1763 and anywhere from 25,000 to 75,000 died during this time from battle and disease. This stemmed from America wanting to branch off and form their own country and the British didn't like that idea, they wanted to remain in control.
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The Sons of Liberty were a group formed in Boston of men who would protest again the British, Boycott, hold secret meetings and even perform violent acts against the British. They notably protested against the stamp act and were a large part of the Boston tea party. -
The Townshed act were a series of laws and fines fort he colonizers. They were heavily charged for goods. like glass, paint, tea and other neccessities.
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The boston massacre was a riot turned violent between the colonizers and english troops. 5 were killed and many more were injured
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The Boston Tea Party was a protest in which the colonists threw tea into the boston harbor, chanting "no taxation without representation." 324 containers of tea were dumped and the protest was arranged by john handcock. -
The battle of lexington and concord was the first military matter of the Revolutionary war. This battle took place in Massachusettes and only lasted about 10-20 minutes but was was an incredible step for the colonists towards their freedom . -
The olive branch petition was a letter sent to england to Express loyalty and to reconsile with the nation. This letter was to the king to try and resolve thier conflicts. -
The battle of bunker hill was a demonstration of the colonists willpower and resistance. Ending up in defeat but not without a fight. Even being out numbered The English troops lost over 1000 troops. -
The declaration of independence was the document in which the americans declared the 13 colonies independent from great britain -
The battle of trenton was a pivital moment in the American Revolution when George Washington defeated the troops in trenton -
The battle of canden was fought in south carolina and was dubbed a british win during the Revolutionary war. -
The Battle of York Town was a major turning point during the war and played a huge roll in George washingtons victory over britain. The british surrendered to the American army. -
The Treaty of Paris Officially ended the Revolutionary war and America would finally be recognized as independent
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The 3/5 Compromise was that 3 out of every 5 enslaved people were counted towards the population.
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The Great compromise or the Conneticut Compromise was an agreement to resolve the conflicts of the legislative branch between the others.