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The American Revolution

By laurynnn11
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    The American Revolution

  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act

    Passed March. 22, 1765.Had to pay tax on every piece of paper they used or printed anything on. Passed to regulate commerce, not to raise money.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    Killing of five colonists by British regulars. One killing took up to 8 months after the incident.
  • Boston Tea Party.

    Boston Tea Party.

    Disgused as Indians, destroyed an entire shipment of tea. Throwing tea into the Boston Harbor ruining all the tea. British government responded harshly.
  • Lexington and Concord

    Lexington and Concord

    First military engagments of the American Revolutionary war. The battle was faught near Boston. Happened April 19th 1775.
  • Salutary Neglect

    Salutary Neglect

    A term for a long lasting British policy avoiding strict enforcement. The term came from E. Burke's "Speech or the Concilation with the Colonies"
  • Thomas Paines Common Sense

    Thomas Paines Common Sense

    Challanged the British government. Used spoke to the common people of America.First work to openly ask for independence of Great Britian.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    Ended the American Revolutionary war between Great Britian and the United States. Signed in Paris at the Hotel