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England defeats France and native allies. England in massive debt.
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A series of laws passed by the British Parliament that placed restrictions on colonial trade to boost British Economy.
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The first attempt by Parliament to tax the colones through paper stamps.
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British soldiers fire at drunk Americans and spark controversy/rebellion.
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Parliament puts tax on all tea sent to America.
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America’s reaction to the Tea Act. They took all the tea onboard a ship and dumped it in the harbor.
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Acts aimed at punishing Bostonians for the Boston Tea Party and other destruction.
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12 of the 13 colonies gathered to organize colonial resistance to the Coercive Acts.
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The first battle of the Revolutionary War. “Shot heard ‘round the world”
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Congress gathered to decide whether they should stay loyal to England or become independent.
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After Congress voted on independence, 5 writers drafted the Declaration of Independence.
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Included 2 crucial battles, and was a decisive victory for the Continental Army. Major turning point in the war.
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Physically and mentally destroyed the continental army from cold, hunger, fatigue, and low morale from the Philadelphia campaign.
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Final battle of Revolutionary War resulting in British surrender.
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Originally written to amend the Articles of Confederation. Sparked debates on number of representatives and slavery.
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Once ratified by 9 of the states, it came into effect.