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Britain clamed all land east of the Mississippi. British colonists began to settle on the Ohio river valley. The Native Americans attacked the colonists desroying their forts so the British couldent protect the settlers
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colonist were not allowed by the British to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains.
British sent troops to guard and prevent settlers from crossing over the boundry.
The colonists were angry for being restricted but British were angry that the colonists dident pay for protection -
There was a tax on Sugar and Molasses.
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Tax on legal documents, newspapers, and bassicaly and piece of paper used.
stamp act Congress formed to organize a boycott.
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the Quartering acts band soldiers from using the colonists houses and food for themselves.
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enforcement of the townshend duties.
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taxes on glass, oil passed british parliament
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the killing of five colonists by boston redcoats or troops
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taxes on tea and sugars.
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dumping of tea into the boston harbor
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meet in Philadelphia. it band all trade with britian.
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first battle of revolution. know for the quote " the shot heard around the world.
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one of the first major battles of the revolution.
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known for a famous quote. " dont fire untill you see the whites of their eyes"
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published by thomas paine in 1776 it increased public support for american independence.
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British wanted to capture newyork city. british attacked washington and inflicted heavy casualties washington avoided capture. british occupy newyork city for the rest of the war.
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december 25 washington launched a surprise attack and captured over 800 hessian pioneers.
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based on the philosophy of John locke unaliable rights.
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january 1777 washington captures another 300 british soldiers at princton new jersey.
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washington and his troops were in valley forge in need of clothing food etc. some of the troops died of frost bite.
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