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French and Indian War
Also known as the 7 year war, the French and Indian war was a war that ended in British victory. It started due to competition between French and British for Indian land. -
King George III
After the passing of his grandfather, Britain needed a new leader that could help them succeed. That's when King George III came in. He became a strong-willed leader who would go on to defeat France and Spain. -
Treaty of paris
The treaty of Paris was signed on the 5 of February, it gave Britain control of Frances territories east of the Mississippi river. -
Sugar Act
George Greenville put through the Sugar Act to cut the molasses taxes in half. Doing so Greenville thought the temptation to smuggle french molasses would decline. -
The Revenue Act
The revenue act was in use to tax colonial imports like glass,lead,paint,paper,and tea , The tax revenue was used to pay the salaries of royal governors in colonies -
Boston Massacre
On March 5 1770, two dozen Boston tees,Irishmen, and soldiers began throwing stuff at a young soldier, then the town bell was rung which brought attention over, this lead to a squad of soldiers coming, which eventually led to the death of 5 men. -
George Washington
The second continental congress selected a 43 year old George Washington unanimously to become the leader of the continental army. He was a great leader and great in warfare. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The day George Washington was named commander in chief, Patriot militiamen engaged British forces in their first major clash. It was the first stage of the Revolutionary war. The British ended up winning. -
Deceleration of independence
The declaration of independence was a document signed that gave the united colonies freedom away from the British.56 congress members adopted the Deceleration of Independence. -
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Valley Forge
The Valley Forge , is known as ne of the most tough moments /camps for an army ever. The winter weather made life for Washington's army really tough, and 7,000 troops were ill for duty at one point.