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The Stamp Act
King George III became more unpopular in America with every new tax leveled '' No taxation without representation " was a consistent battle cry for many American politicians George III became determined to force American obediance.
Lord North ; New British prime ministers that was willing to carry out Georges politics issued The Coercive Acts known by the colonist as the " Intolerance Acts ". -
The Administration of Justice Act
- Stipulated that British officials accused of a crime were to be tried in England , as opposed to the American courts.
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The Declaration Of Independence
2nd Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson , Established the United States as ain independent nation. The rights of neither women nor slaves were covered under this document. Philosphy of John Locke was evident in declaration. "Life , Liberty , Pursuit Of Happiness". -
The Battle Of Saratoga
- Colonist defeat Burgoynes Britain troops.
- The turning point in the war
- Seeing the victory , France , the Netherlands and Spain enter the war on the side of the Americans.
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The Battle of Yorktown
- The Americans and French trap General Cornwallis army at Yorktown , Virginia .
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The Treaty Of Paris
- Ended the American Revolution
- Benjamin Franklin was cheif negotiator
- Territory much larger then thirteen colonies was also acquired.
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Constitutional Convention
Goals of Constitutional Convention
- Create a strong central government.
- Allow for some power to remain with the states Constitutional Convention took place from May 14th to September 17th ,1787 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The point of the event was decide how America was going to be governed although the Convention had been officially called to revise the existing articles of Confederation , many delegated had much bigger plans.