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John Peter Zenger was tried for libel against colonial governor William Cosby, he was defended by Andrew Hamilton.
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Fourth Imperial War fought between Britain and France, fought primarily on American soil. George Washington served under British General Braddock. Textbook
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Meeting of 7 colonies, wanted peace with Indians and better defense against French. Benjamin Franklin was a participant.
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Ended the seven years war, beginning of British dominance in the New World.
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Rebellion of a confederation of Indians in the Ohoi River Valley against British control. Lead by Pontiac, a chief of the Ottowa tribe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac%27s_War
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A tax placed o suagr imported in the British colonies by British Parliment. It also taxed wine. http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312848/suact.htm
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Came with declaratory Act. A response to the outrage in the colonies over the stamp Act
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Direct tax on British colonies by parliment on most printed items.
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Stated that parliment had same authority in the colonies as it did in Britain.http://www.constitution.org/bcp/decl_act.htm
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British sldiers opened fire on a mob killing five and injuring six more. John Adams defended the soldiers in court.
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An attempt to help the British East India tea company sell tea, went ober very poorly with colonists.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_Act
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A protest of the Tea Act by the sons of liberty, thre over a million dollars worth of team into the ocean.http://www.boston-tea-party.org/
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Called in response to the Intolerable Acts, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia. The congress discussed boycotting the English taxes and petitioned the king.http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h650.html
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Five Acts passed in reponse to the Boston Tea Party, including the Boston Port ACt, the Massachusets Government Act, the Administration of justice Acts, the Quartering Act, and the Quebec Act.http://www.historywiz.com/intolerable.htm
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First shots of the war fired in skirmish at Lexington, arms stockpile at Concord was saved by the ride of Paul Revere and two others. Large battle fought at Concord.. Class Notes
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The congress adopted the delaration of independance and took actions such as raising armies, directing strategy, appointing diplomats, and making formal treaties. George Washington, John Adams, and thomas jefferson were all present. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Continental_Congress
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Captured by the Green Mountai Boys under the command of Benedict Arnold, cannon later used in capture of Boston.http://www.fortticonderoga.org/story
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Actually fought on breeds hill, British won, but suffered enough losses it was only a pirate victory. Class notes
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AN attempt to prevbent all out war, the idea of John Dickinson who wanted to reconcile peace with the king.http://www.learner.org/workshops/primarysources/revolution/docs/olive.html
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A pamphlet written anonymously by Thomas Paine, argued for American independance.http://www.ushistory.org/paine/commonsense/
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Written by Thomas Jefferson, declared independance from Great Britain and listed grievances against the king. Common American Knowldege
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First battle of the revolutionary war, also the largest. Washing and Howe commanders of the two armies. http://www.britishbattles.com/long-island.htm
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Reserved right to rebel against unjust government. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Declaration_of_Rights
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A bill written by Thomas Jefferson establishing religious freedom in Virginia. http://www.religioustolerance.org/virg_bil.htm
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Decisive American Victory over the British, turning point in the war. http://battle1777.saratoga.org/
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Where George Washington encamped his troops for the winter of 1777-1778. Terrible conditions,many men died of cold, but ended up raising the overall orale of the continental army. http://valleyforge.org/visitors/
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Original constitution of the USA, gave states more power, replaced in 1789 by cuurent constitution. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/articles-of-confederation-are-ratified
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Last mojor Battle of the revolutionary warm concluded with the surrender of Cornwallis.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Yorktown
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Ended the Revolutionary war, we officially became the United States of America. http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=6
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Congress couldnt tax under the Articles of Confederation so decided to sell land to raise money. Written by Thomas Jefferson. http://www.in.gov/history/2478.htm
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Created the first organized territory under the American Government. Signed by George Washinton. http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=8
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George Washington became the first president of the United States with John Adams as his Vice President. http://www.archives.gov/legislative/features/gw-inauguration/
