Causes of the American Revolution

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    James Armistead

    James Armistead was an enslaved African American. He is well known for being a spy during the American Revolution.
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    Deborah Sampson

    Deborah Sampson Gannett was a woman from Massachusetts who disguised herself as a man to server in the army during the Revolutionary War. She served 17 months using the name Robert Shirtliff.

  • Stamp Act

    The British tax all printed paper goods from the colonies. Colonists were furious with this.
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    Townshend Acts

    Four acts passed by the British Parliament. Their purpose was to exert authority over the colonies.

  • Boston Massacre

    A group of colonists were snowballing and a Brit “accidentally” fired his gun. These were considered to be the first casualties of the Revolutionary war.

  • Boston Tea Party

    The british began taxing colonists on tea. Three hundred forty two crates of tea were thrown overboard.

  • Intolerable Acts

    Four acts meant to be punishment to retaliate for colonial defiance. Administration of Justice Act, Coercive Act, Massachusetts Government Act, Boston Port Bill

  • First Continental Congress

    The First Continental Congress was the first meeting of the governing bodies of the original 13 colonies. They met as a reaction to the Coercive Acts.

  • Second Continental Congress

    The Second Continental Congress was the second meeting of the Continental Congress. They declared our independence from England.

  • Paul Revere's Ride

    "The British are coming, the British are coming."

  • Lexington and Concord

    700ish brits arrive in Lexington and find 77 militia men. Americans pushed them back to Charlestown.

  • Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill, on June 17th around 2200 Brits landed on the Charlestown Peninsula.

  • Common Sense

    Book by Thomas Paine. The book challenge the power of the royal monarchy as well as the British Government.

  • Declaration Of Independence

    Declared the 13 colonies of america independent of Great Britain.

  • Trenton

    Small battle but pivotal point in the war for the Americans. Lead by Washington. Boosted confidence of Americans.
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    Valley Forge

    Military camp 18 miles northeast of Philadelphia. More than 2,500 Americans died here form causes such as disease and malnutrition.

  • Saratoga

    Also on September 19, 1777. This was the climax of the Saratoga campaign where British high command attempted to get control of the Hudson River Valley. The Americans were given a decisive victory
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    Franklin and Jefferson as Diplomats

    Jefferson went 1784 - 1789, Franklin went October 26, 1776. They went to Paris.
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    Articles of the Confederation

    First constitution of the United States. Approved by the second continental congress.
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    Yorktown (the world turned upside down [Hamilton {musical} reference}])

    Also known as the Siege of Yorktown is when the British surrendered and the Americans won the war.
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    Treaty Of Paris

    Treaty between America and France. Only article one still exists today which recognizes America as a sovereign nation.

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