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Battles in Canada, Ohio Valley, and Louisiana. This war left Britain with war debt and they believed the colonists should pay back some of the debt.
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British have control of majority of North America to Mississippi River. Canada goes to Britain and strengthens the British Empire.
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The first British tax for American colonies to support merchants list policy. Places tax on sugar and other import from non-British colonies.
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The tax on stamps. King George III become more unpopular with no taxation without representation.
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The Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence. Independence from Britain. Drafted by Thomas Jefferson.
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Set up government with 1 house legislator. Congress had authority of war and settle disputes. Strong independent state governments formed. Weak government created. Lead to weak and unstable economy.
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1777 colonist defeat British troops and it is a turning point in the war.1781 battle of Yorktown British army is trapped in Yorktown VA.
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Ended the American Revolution. Benjamin Franklin as chief negotiator. Territory acquired that was larger than 13 colonies.
