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Stamp Act
The colonists imposed a stamp duty on news papers and commercial documents. -
Quartering Act
American colonies had to provide the British soldiers with any needed food or housing. -
Boston Massacre
arising from the resentment of Boston colonists toward British troops quartered in the city, in which the troops fired on the mob and killed several persons. -
Boston Tea Party
On December 16,1773 colonists dressed up as native Americans and threw hundreds of pounds of tea into the harbor -
The Tea Act
The people wanted to reduce the amount of tax there was on tea. -
Lexington and concord
The first war of the revolutionary war. British troops moved to Lexington and concord to areset revolutionaries. -
Declaration of Independance
Tomas Jefferson created a document that said he will make America a free contrey -
Nathan Hale
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." -
George Washington crossing the delaware
When he was crossing the Delaware, there was a surprise attack on him. -
Surrender of General Burgoyne definition
On October 17,1777, General Burgoyne surrendered from the war. -
Battle of Yorktown
Virginia, wins the battle combined with American Continental Army troops led by General George Washington and French Army. -
Treaty of Paris
A negotiated between the United States and Great Britain, ended the revolutionary war and recognized American independence. -
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