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The war was over control of North America.
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The british and Americans won the war, and in 1763,France gave up most of its territory in North America to England.
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The First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia and issues Declaration and Resolves
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In May 1775, with Redcoats once again storming Boston, the Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia.
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Geroge washinton become a commander in 1775
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The British drive the Americans from Breed's Hill
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The Olive Branch Petition was the final letter sent to the king to try to get him to help the Colonies. It was a peaceful letter asking for the king to reconsider his acts.
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A declaration of rights made by the representatives of the good people of Virginia, assembled in full and free convention; which rights do pertain to them and their posterity, as the basis and foundation of government.
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It stated the U.S was a country no longer ruled by Britain
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Jefferson began work on June 11. The final draft was submitted on June 28 and released to the public on July 4th, 1776.
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Ths unitedstate and Great British sign the Treaty of Paris