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contained many street fights with the British soldiers and the American people. This became a common occurrence becoming worse and worse resulting in many deaths. This action lead up to the American Revolution.
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frustrated colonists upset about taxation without representation decided to throw 342 chest of tea into the harbor
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this kicked off the american revolution. as british troops began marching towards concord Paul Revere alarmed the minute men and they intercepted them and began fighting.
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although this battle lead to a British victory, the colonists managed to create sever casualties. knowing this they had confidence that with more experience they could really devastate the British army.
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unfair taxation directly towards american colonists. it taxed paper documents such as newspapers.
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Thomas Paine published a pamphlet arguing his opinions for American independence.
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first formal statement by a nations people asserting their right to choose their own government.
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George Washington crossed the Delaware river and began his 10 day journey to win two battles that changed the course of the war. one was at Trenton against the Hessians the other a night march to capture Princeton.
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Was a turning point in the Revolution for the Continental army as they were victorious in both battles.
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A harsh winter where American troops suffered casualties due to disease. General Washington held his troops together and stayed with them.
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The British thought that by moving down South that they could gain land and attract more loyalists to army. It seemed to be working at first until they got pushed back and were surrounded by the Patriots on land and the French at sea. They were forced to retreat.
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last major battle of the revolutionary war. the outcome was an american victory and minimum casualties.
