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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War, also known as the seven years war. The American colonies went against the French with both sides being supported by different Native American tribes. The war ended with the Treaty of Paris. -
The Sons of Liberty
The Sons of Liberty was described as a group of instigators and provocateurs. They formed to fight taxation from the British government and to advance the rights of colonists. -
The Stamp Act
This was an act of the Parliament of Great Britain that forced a direct tax on the British colonies. It also required that most printed materials be produced on stamped paper from London.. -
The Townshend Act
It helped pay the expenses with governing the American colonies. The Parliament passed the act and taxed glass, lead, paint, paper and tea. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a confrontation that happened in Boston. In this battle nine British soldiers shot people who were harassing them and throwing objects. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea party was a political protest by the Sons of Liberty. The reason of this protest was because the Sons of Liberty felt that taxes being taken for the Townshend Act was a violation of their rights. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts are made up of the Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Government Act, the Administration of Justice Act and the Quartering Act. These laws were made to punish the Massachusetts colonist for the Tea Party protest in 1773 -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
This was the first military engagements of the Revolutionary War. This war was caused because of the tension that had built up between the 13 colonies and the British authorities. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought during the Siege of Boston in the first stage of the American Revolution. The Battle of Bunker Hill was not actually fought on Bunker Hill but on Breed's Hill. This battle is known as one of the most bloodiest battles. -
Olive Branch Petition
This petition was sent to George King the 3rd as a last attempt to stop a war from happening. The king declined the petition because it was an illegal document and was created by a illegal congress. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolution, also the start of independence. After three weeks of battle Charles Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington, this was the start of Washington's reputation as a great leader. -
The Treaty of Paris
This was a treaty signed between the American colonies and Great Britain. This treaty ended the American Revolution and the United States became an independent nation.