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Proclamation of 1763
It ended the war between the French and the Indian war to check the invasion of the European settlers. It made it clear that European settlers could not settle across the Appalachian Mountains to the west. -
Boston Massacre
This occurred on King Street in Boston. American colonists and a lone British soldier were on the street and it turned into a bloody slaughter. The massacre was caused by the taxes the British put on goods. -
Boston Tea Party
This occurred at Griffin's Warf in Boston, Massachusetts. Americans dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor because they didn't want taxation without representation. -
Patrick Henry's Speech
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Lexington and Concord
These battles were the start of the Revolutionary War. Militiamen were the ones that fought the British. -
Bunker Hill
Americans were defeated by the British at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Most fighting happened on nearby Breed's Hill. -
Common Sense
Advocated for independence from Britain for the American colonies. Common Sense brought leaders and citizens together through the idea of independence. -
Declaration of Independence
The first formal statement given by the Americans to be allowed to choose their own government. Was written by Thomas Jefferson. -
Treaty with France
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Battle of Yorktown
Ended the war for independence. The Battle of Yorktown was the most important battle of the Revolution.
