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French and Indian war
A war between the british colonist , french and indians over land west of the Appalachians -
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Proclamation of 1763
In 1763 the British issued a proclamation,mainly intended to conciliate the Indians by checking settlers on their lands . -
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Sugar Act
Colonist pay taxes for molasis -
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Stamp act
Taxed paper goods -
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Quartering Act
The Quartering Act of 1765 required the colonies to house British soldiers in barracks provided by the colonies. -
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The Boston massacre
The colonist were instigating a bunch red coats and it needed up in a street fight -
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Tea Act
A larger tax on tea -
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Boston Tea Party
The colonist dressed up as Indians and threw tea in harbor -
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Intolerable Acts
Punishment for what they've done at the Boston tea party -
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The battle of Lexington and concord
The first battle of the American Revolution it resulted in a colonist victory -
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Declaration of Independence
Document declaring the 13 American colonies -
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Articles of confederation : First constitution
An agreement among thirteen states , that provided the loose federal government . So basically it's equal power over the states or their citizens -
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Battle of Yorktown : Final battle of the American Revolution
The battle of Yorktown was the last great battle of the American Revolutionary War . It is where the British army surrenderd and the British government began to consider a peace treaty. -
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Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris officially ended the American Revolution . It's where the British gained control over the area west of the 13 British colonies . -
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New constitution
Newley set rules from the old congress , followed in in terms of writing and ratifying the new constitution . -
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Bill of rights
The first ten amendments to the US constitution,guaranteeing rights such as the freedoms of speech,assembly, and worship when born.