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Was one of the founding fathers. Was also a general in the American Revolution, later became a president.
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The war lasted 7 years. Was a conflict in a greater war.
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Repealed the Molasses act. Put a 3 cent tax on anything with sugar on it.
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There's a lot of tension between the colonists and the British. British ended up shooting and killing 5 colonists.
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On this day 13 delegates from each of the 13 colonies met together. This event took place early in the American Revolution.
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This event started of the American Revolution. There had been a lot of tension between the 13 colonies and the British mostly focused in Massachusetts
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The 13 delegates started to meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They decide that the only way they could pursue happiness was if they where an independent country.
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Written by Thomas Paine from 1775-76. First time people in colonies thought about separating from the English.
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"Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson.
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Signed by King George the third. Ended the war
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Ended the war. The British ended up surrendering to the 13 colonies.
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They started taxing for tea. All tea that is not from britien. Leads to boston tea party
