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The French and Indian war
War fought between Great Britain and its two enemies, the French and the Indians of North America. The British won the war resulting in new possestions of the new world. picture:
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EVENTS THAT LED UP TO AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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French and indian war
War fought between Great Britain and its two enemies, the French and the Indians of North America. The British won the war resulting in new possestions of the new world. -
The sugar act
Put a 3 cent tax on foreign refined sugur and increased taxes on coffee, indigo, and certain kinds of picture:
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The Stamp Act
Every Newspaper, pamphlet etc. had to have a stamp or british seal which cost money, this caused the colonist to be very angry for having to pay for something that was free. picture:
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The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was the shooting of 5 American colonists by British troops, a street fight between a "patriot" mob, throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks, and a squad of British soldiers. The massacre deepened American distrust of the British Military. Picture:
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The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a result of the new taxes on tea. Angry colonists that called themselves the "sons of liberty" disguised themselves and dumped 342 whole crates of British tea into Boston harbor. picture:
http://www.cr-cath.pvt.k12.ia.us/lasalle/Resources/8th%20Websites%202013/Josh%20Sophia%20Brylie%20Nicole%20Rev%20War/Sophia%20Maher%20Rev.%20War/Boston_Tea_Party.html -
Battle of Lexington
British troops had occupied Boston and were marching on Concord as they passed through Lexington. No one is still sure who fired first, but it was the "Shot Heard 'Round the World." picture:
http://americanrevolutionpartnership.pbworks.com/w/page/46830999/Battle%20of%20Lexington%20and%20Concord -
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EVENTS THAT HAPPENED DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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Battle of Bunker Hill
Sir William Howe vs. George Washington
British defeated Americans, but suffered
significantly more casualties picture:
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Declaration of independence
Was the first formal, unanimous document and was written to explain the reasons for independence and declared that the colonies were no longer ruled by the British. Mostly written by Thomas Jefferson and final draft was edited by Congress. Picture:
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Battle of Saratoga
General H. Gates vs. General J. Burgoyne
The British were forced to surrender over 5,000 troops. This battle was the turing point of the American Revolution. Picture:
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Battle of Yorktown
Cornwallis vs. Washington
The Battle of Yorktown was the last battle of the American Revolution. Cornwallis was shamefully compelled to surrender, ending the Revolutionary war. picture:
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Treaty of Paris
2 years afte the Battle of Yorktown, but officially ended the war. The treaty of paris was signed in Paris by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and representatives of the United States of America. picture:
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EVENTS THAT HAPPENED AFTER THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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Shays' Rebellion
(1786-1787)
American Farmers vs. high taxes
Shays' Rebellion was a rebellion in Massachusetts, a result of growing debt, high taxes and angry farmers, led by Daniel Shays. James Bowdoin, governor of MA, organized a
military force that ended the movement. picture:
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constitutional convention
Meeting in Philadelphia to discuss changes
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Constitution ratified
The Constitution could not just be passed, it had
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Constitution signed/adopted
Written to provide a stronger government
than the Articles of Confederation.
39 of the 55 delegates signed it
