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A conflict between New France, and various Native American tribes.
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Bringing order to territories given up by France
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An act enforced to raise revenue
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An act that prevents merchant from being paid in colonial dollars
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Taxing people on printing materials
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An act lessening the effect of the Sugar Act.
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Places duties on imported things.
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Bloody Riot at Boston between The British and American Docksmen.
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An act of protest in which colonist threw tons of British Tea into the Boston Harbor.
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Forcing colonists to house British Soldiers.
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As a punishment for the Boston tea party, this act closed all ports in Boston.
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Gave the governor of Quebec his needs.
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An Act protecting British soldiers with capital offenses.
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An act giving an appointed governor of Massachusetts all reigning power.
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A meeting of 12/13 colonies as a response to the Intolerable Acts
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The second meeting of colonies that moved toward independence for America
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The first battle of the Revolutionary War
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A Major battle of the revolutionary war. It was named after Bunker Hill, although most of the combat took place on Breed's hill.
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Patrick Henry made his famous speech at St John's Church in Richmond, VA
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The Famous Declaration of Independence is written.
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The turning point battle, secured victory for America.
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The Ending Battle of the Revolutionary War.
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The articles are ratified by all 13 colonies. The articles lay the frame for the Federal Government.
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A treaty signed in 1783 that ended the Revolutionary War
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Important People from each state go and sign The Constitution, a famous American document.
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George was the commander of the Continental Army, and he eventually became president. Martha was George's wife, she was known for he social events.
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Abigail is known for her letter to John Adams, requesting womens rights. John Adams was a diplomat and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris
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Thomas Jefferson was known as the author for the Declaration of Independence. He also made his way up to President in 1801
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Known as the "Father of Liberalism" John Locke was a famous English philosopher.
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Charles Montesquieu is a French lawyer who is famed for his thoughts of seperating powers.
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Sam Adams is a signer of the Declaration of Independence, he was a very ruthless opponent of British Taxes.
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Alexander Hamilton was known for writing George's policies. He was a loyal American and he worked alongside many others.
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John Hancock was the President of the Second Continental Congress which ultimately led toward the Declaration of Independence. He was also a governor of Massachusetts until his death.
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Paul Revere is famous for his "Midnight Run" as he warned Lexington and Concord that the British are coming. He also illustrated the Boston Massacre.
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Soldiers who were on deck and could get ready in a minute, hence the name Minutemen.
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Benedict Arnold was an American soldier, but he went to the British Army and was a traitor.
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Hessians were German soldier hired by the British to fight America.
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In 1778, the French decided to fight for America and became their allies.