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French And Indian War
The war was primarily fought over control of North American territories, especially in the Ohio valley and the great lakes region. The British winning resulted in French ceding most of its North American territories to Britian. -
Sons Of Liberty
A secret organization formed the American colonies in the mid- 1760's to oppose British police and taxation. The sons of liberty used various methods of protest, etc. The organization continued to be during the american revolution. -
The stamp act of 1767
The stamp act was actually enacted in 1765, not 1767. The laws was passed by the British parliament that imposed a direct tax on the colonies of british America. The purpose of the stamp act was to help pay for British troops stationed in North America following the British victory in the seven year war. Many protest it was a violation of there rights as Englishmen to be taxed without consent. Making a form of groups like "sons of liberty". -
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Townshend Of Act 1767
The Townshend acts imposed duties on various good imported into the american colonies. The revenue generated from these duties was used to pay the salaries of british officials in the colonies, which reduced the colonial assembles control over these officials. -
Boston Massacre
A confrontation between British soldiers and American colonists in Boston. Colonist harassing a british sentry. The situation escalated quickly, which caused confusion to the british. The soldiers fired into the coward, killing five colonists and wounding several. This furthered the tension between the colonies and Great Britain growing movement for American independence. -
Boston Tea Party
An american political and mercantile protest. By the sons of liberty in Boston in colonial Massachusetts. -
Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts)
A series pf punitive measures enacted by the british parliament in 1774 in response to he Boston Tea Party. These acts were seen by many as serve infringement on their rights and freedoms, leading to widespread outrage and contributing significantly to the unifications of the colonies against Britain. -
Battle Of Bunker Hill
A early and significant battle n the American Revolutionary. The battle was fought between the British force, and the American colonial troops. Even though Britain won the battle, over 1000 soldiers were killed and wounded. -
Battle Of Trenton
A pivotal encounter during the American Revolutionary war. George W. led the Continental Army in a surprise attack against the Hessian forces stationed inn the Trenton. George's attack demonstrated the resilience and determination of American Forces. -
Battle of Camden
The British force decisively defeated the American force.This battle was a major setback for the Americans cause in the southern theater of the war. Eventually leading to the changes that contributed to the future American successes. -
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Battle Of Yorktown
The American continental Army, and the French Army. The forces combined effectively trapped Cornwallis was forced to surrender marked the end of a major military operation in the war. -
Treaty Of Paris
A crucial agreement that officially ended the American Revolutionary war. It was signed on September 13, 1783, by representatives of the U.S and Great Britain. This treaty recognized the independence of the U.S, establishing boundaries between the U.S and Great Britian. -
Great Compromise
The compromise resolved a dispute between the larger states, which favored the Virginia plan. This agreement was essential in shaping for the new constitution. -
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Constitution Convention
The purpose of the convention was to address the problems arising from the week central government established, by the articles of confederation 12 out of 13 gathered to draft a new constitution that would create a stronger federal government. -
Bills Of Rights Adopted
The Bill of Rights was ensured to the protection of individual liberties and to limit the power of federal government. It comprises the first ten amendments to the United States constitution and was introduced by James Madison.