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parlement
the english parliament declared massachusetts to be in a state of rebillion. This actionwas done so to be able to "deal" with the rebels. -
patrik henery's speach
Henry presented aproposal to organize a volenteer company of cavalry or infantry in every virgina country. by custom, Henry addrested himself to the conventions president, Peyton Randolph of williamsburg. Henry 's words were not transcribed, but no one who heard them forgot their eloquence, or Henry's closing :"give me libery or give mr death" -
new england restraning act
the New England restraning act was the ministrys response to boycott british goods, as embodied in the continental association of 1774 -
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govener gage is ordered.....
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lexington and concord
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attack agenst fort ticonderoga
rebals retrated to boston. when all the rebals just keept coming into boston, they soon realized that they didn't have any ammunitions or cannons to carry out a successfull siege or military operations.but they went anyway. Then Arnold found out what Ethan's plannes were and left his men behind, and hurred to catch up with Ethan. -
congress places the colonies in a state of defence
The congress decided that they would brake away fron grate brittin and their for putting them in the state of defence. -
george washington is appointed general
"John Hancock based on his previous military experience and the hope that a leader from Virginia could help unite the colonies"stated web guides primary documents in american history. -
battle of bunker hill
The americans found out that the british generals were planning to send troops out from the city to occupy the unoccupied hills surrounding the city. In responce to this knowlage, 1 thousand and 2 hundered colonial troops(under the command of William Prescott)stelthily occupied bunker hill and breed's hill. When the brtish troops were notified to the presence of the new position the next day, they decided to attack.Even thoughthe british won, they also lost 226 troops and 800 wounded. -
olive branch petition
the perpose of the olive branch petition was to try, once again. to have kindca a peace treaty between the americans and brittin. -
declaration of the causes and necessity
The declaration of causes and necessity was a document that the seond Continental Congress signed to explain why the thirteen colonies had decided to start what had become the American Revolutionary War. -
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thomas paine's common sense published
"Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The plain language that Paine used spoke to the common people of America and was the first work to openly ask for independence from Great Britain."this was found thomas paine "These are the times thattry mens soul" -
the american revolution gains support from king louis the 16th
The American revolution was well Known in France(both by the general population and the educted classes). The Revolution was thought to be the incarnation of the Enlightment Soirit and not the"English tyranny". Benjamin Franklin was welcomed when he went to France to ask for support as well as suplies. -
richard lee pressents a formal resolution
a virgina deligate to the Continental Congress,presents a formal resolution calling for america to declare its independence from Britain. congress decides to postpone its decision on this descuson untill july. -
brittish force come to take over New York
Charles Cornwalis was a britisharmy officer.n the US and the united kingdome he is best rembered as one of the leading British generals in the American War of Independence. His surrender in 1781 to a combined American and French force at the siege of yorktown ended significant hostiliies in north America. -
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battle of long island
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battle of harlim hights
this battle was fought during the New York and New Jersey compaign of the American Revolutonary War. The battle took place in what is now the Morningside Heights. The Cotinental Army(under the comand of George Washington, and 2 Major Generals totaling around 1800 men) held alot of high positions. mean while General Alexander and his menare charging up then the british made a fox hunting sound wich washington new and instead of retreating like they were going to they stood their ground and won. -
battle of plattsburgh
this battle is also known as Battle of lake Champlan. this battle ended all the invasions os the northern states. Britsh army troops suronded the harbor(or what ever its called) that the americans were garding. The British attacked shortly after dawn but was defeated after a hard fight in which Downie was killed, and the british ended up retreating back to canada. -
battle of white plains
this battle took place in NewYork and New Jersey canpaign of the Revolutionary War.During Washington's retreat british general Howe had some of his troops to blook his retreat route. George Wahington was informed what the british were doing and redirected his rout. so that now he was heading to the village of the white plains. The british folowed washington, washington suprised a brigade of hessin troops in the battle of trenton. -
the crossing
"It was a desperate act at a time when his country needed it most. George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River in the dead of the night on Christmas. It was a desperate gamble, and it worked."quote found on www.socialstudiesforkids.com -
the second quartering act
The Quartering Act is the name of at least two 18th-century acts of the Parliament of Great Britain. These Quartering Acts ordered the local governments of the American colonies to "provide housing and provisions for British soldiers. They were amendments to the Mutiny Act, which had to be renewed annually by Parliament. Originally intended as a response to problems that arose during Britain's victory."-wikipedia -
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british force takes fort ticonderoga
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marquis de lafayette
Lafayette proposed a meeting of the French Estates-General. represntitives from three traditional orders of French society-the nobility and commoners-met. He served as a vice presedent of the resulring body and presented a draft of the declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizan.He was also appointed commaner-in-cheif of the Garde nationale in response to violence. -
battle of brandywine
The batt;e of brandywne was fought between the American Army and the British-Hessian Army. The british defeated the americans and forced them to retreat toward the reble capital of philadelphia. -
battle of saratoga
Burgoyme attacked Bemis Heights again, it became apparent he would not receive reliving help in time. -
americans capture burgoyne
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articles of confederation
The Article of confederation is an agreement between te 13 founding states, which also served as the first constitution. The Articles provided domestic and international legitimacy for the contenental congerss to direct the American Revolutionary War. -
france signs a treaty of alliance with the united states
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a peace comission rejected by congress
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british general henry clinton replaces genreal howe as comander
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iroquois indians burn cobleskin new york
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the battle of monmoth
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british loyalists and indians massacre
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general washington sets up head quaters at west point
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france declares war against britian
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benjamin franklin appointed american representative in france
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loyalist and indians massacre
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john adams is appointed to negotiate peace with england
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plans discovered indicating benedict arnold intents to turn trator
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american victory at yorktown
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english parliment votes against further war in america
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preliminary peace treaty signed in paris
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congress ratifies peace treaty between US and england
