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American revolutions
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Stamp act
Tax on the british colonies to pay off britians war debt. -
Gaspee Affair
A british boat was taken over by colonists all goods were stolen and the boat was torched this was a significant event leading up to the revolutionary war. -
Boston Tea Party
Action by colonists in disgust to britsh taxation without representation. -
Coercive Acts
Series of laws passed by british and imposed on colonies they were issued in response too the tea party and other rebelious actions by the colonists. -
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First continental congress
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First continental congress
all the deligets from 12 colines united to stand up against Great Britain -
Commitees of Correspndence established
Shadow goverments run in the thirteen colonies the night before the american revolution. Big reason behind first continental congress. -
Battle of lexington and Concord
First fight in revolutionary war was secret too most. -
Second continental congress
Was goverment during the war. Succeded the first continental congress. -
Battle of bunker hill
British won but lost lots of people seen as more of a loss then gain for attacking and taking the hil. -
Olive Branch petition
Peace offering to the king which was denied and then was the cause for the proclamation of rebellion. -
Proclamation for suppressing Rebellion and sedition
the document states that any person who rebels and or fight against the british will being given severe penaltys -
Common sense published
Written by Thomas Paine about the colonies arguement as to why they should resent british rule. -
British evacuate boston
British being forced out of boston after losing several battles. -
Declaration of independence
Signing of all the colonists stating the thirteen states are equal and now their own country and is giving them rights and freedoms. -
Paul revere's ride
Around midnight on april 26 1777 paul revere road to most of the colonies to spread the word to get ready to fight the british.