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George Washington
A Founding Father of America and served as the first President. Led Patriot forces to victory over the British and there allies. -
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Thomas Jefferson
An American Founding Father and the main author for the Declaration of Independence. 3rd U.S President. -
French and Indian War
A war between the British and the French. The Indians mostly allied with the French. "7 years war" -
Proclamation of 1763
The proclamation prohibited settlers from crossing west over the Appalachian Mountains in order to prevent further conflicts between settlers and Native Americans. After the French and Indian war ended. -
Boston Massacre
Known as the incident on King Street by the British. British army soldiers shot and killed five people while being harassed by the locals. -
Boston Tea Party
A political protest by the Sons of Liberty. Protesting the tax on tea. -
Intolerable Acts
Laws passed by the British Parliament after the Boston Tea Party. Created for punishment. -
Bunker Hill
Fought in the early stages of the war -
Lexington and Concord
The first battle that started the American Revolution. The Americans won and the British Retreated. -
Olive Branch Petition
A final attempt to Avoid war with Great Britain from the colonists -
Declaration of Independence
Announced and explained America was separating from Great Britain. Seeking for Independence -
Washington crosses the Delaware
First move of a surprise attack commanded by George Washington against the hessian soldiers. -
Valley Forge
The British were in Philadelphia, Washington and his army settled down for a harsh winter at Valley Forge. No battle was fought there but it was a turning point of the Revolutionary War. -
Siege of Yorktown
The American and French surrounded the British and they ended up surrendering and America won. Considered the ending of the war. -
Treaty of Paris
Signed by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and representatives of the United States of America. Ended the American Revolutionary War
