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French and Indian War
The French and Native American allies came together as one to try to fight the war. -
The Unfair Acts
Government raised taxes on sugar and other goods wanted. People were mad and wanted to get justice. -
Boston Massacre
Fight over protests of things the people needed. No government back then. -
Boston Tea Party
Tea came in from Britain. The government was treating the people bad. Tea was of high value so they dumped into Boston river, Chaalutchie or Chatahuchie. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
First major battle of the war. -
Thomas Paine's Common Sense published
Thomas Paine spoke to common people of America and was the first lower class man to work openly ask for independence from Great Britain. -
Battle of Trenton
General George Washington led his crew across the river to fight for the independence for the USA and how it is today. -
Battle of Saratoga
The British had a better army then we did at the time. They had highly trained solders ready for the war. -
Treaty of Paris
Ends the war and declares free country for US -
The Great Compromise
Every state came together to have a convention about what they think should happen, 50 people from around. It was hot! Came together to compromise. Almost a fight at the end.