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Act passed by Parliment to tax the colonists on tea. The colonists are extremely angered by it.
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Enraged colonists prevented the unloading of taxed tea and dumped it into the harbor to protest.
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A series of acts to tax the colonies on many goods. Colonists felt it was a violation of their rights.
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A group of delegates met in Philadelphia to discuss how their rights were being violated and possibly separating from Great Britain.
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British troops headed to Concord to capture weapons. Colonists heard of it and prepared. It was the first battle of the revolution.
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Delegates met again in Philadelphia. They discussed war efforts and creating the Declaration of Independence.
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Lead to the British taking of Boston. Continental army suffered heavy losses.
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A petition created by Congress to attempt to avoid a full-blown war with Great Britain.
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A pamphlet written by Thomas Painethat argued for freedom from British rule when colonists were still unsure. It persauded many to join the cause.
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Document created by George Mason to explain all of the rights that humans should be granted.
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British captured New York. It was an embarrassing loss for Washington.
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A document wrriten by the Continental Congress declaring freedom and separation from Great Britain.
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George Washington and his Continental Army attacked Hessians of the other side of the Delaware River. They took them by surprise and won. It boosted the army's morale.
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The Continental Army was evacuating the area they were in near Trenton. However, they ended up fighting the British and winning.
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A British victory that lead the the capture of the colonies' capital, Philadelphia. Another embarrassing for Washington.
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A failed attempt by British officer, John Burgoyne to separate the colonies. An American win.
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After taking a fort in the area, the British are forced to surrender it. An American victory.
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After months, Charleston was surrendered to the British after not receiving help from Congress or the Continental Army.
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Cornwallis (British General) surrenders. It is the last significant battle of the revolution, leaving the Americans with the win.
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Treaty made between America, Great Britain, Spain, and France. It ended the war and granted things to the involved countries.
