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The Proclamation of 1763, issued by the British government cause the British government did not want the colonist crossing the Appalachian Mountain, restricted westward growth and settlement by colonists. This angered many colonists who wanted to explore and settle new lands. -
The Stamp Act, forced by the British government in 1765, required colonists to pay a tax on printed materials. This angered the colonists, who believed it was a violation of their right to be taxed without representation. It began widespread protests and boycotts, come the colonists in their against British rules. -
The Boston Massacre, which occurred in 1770, between the colonists and British soldiers. The event involved the shooting of open to attack colonists, leading to anger and irritation among the colonists towards British controls. -
The Tea Act of 1773 was a British law that had the right to tax colonists taxation in the american colonies. This angered colonial merchants, who saw it as unfair and a threat to their livelihood. The colonists responded with acts of refusal, such as the Boston Tea party. -
The Second Continental Congress, worked as a governing for the American colonies during the Revolutionary War. It organized the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as its commander. Drafting the declaration of independence, which declared the colony's desire for independence from great Britain.
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The Boston Tea Party an event that took place in 1773, It was a protest by American colonists against British taxation. The colonists, dressed up as Native American, boarded British ships and dumped a chest of tea into the Boston Harbor as a form of refusal. -
The Intolerable Acts were a series of laws passed by the British Parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party. They were meant to punish the colonists and tighten British control over the colonies. however, these acts only power the colonists desire for independence and led to increased refusal. -
The battles of Lexington and Concord, The first shots of the american revolution were fired in these two Massachusetts towns which took place in 1775, were the first military of the American Revolution. British troops were sent to take hold of colonial weapons and arrest rebel leaders, but the colonial militias stood their ground and fought back. These battles marked a turning point, as they show the colonists determination to protect their rights and war for independence. -
The Green Mountain Boys were a group of brave soldiers who captured a fort called Ticonderoga. This helped the American side in the war by giving them important weapons to use against the British. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill showcased American determination, even though it was technically a British Victory. It lifted American confidence and showed the world that colonists were willing to fight for their independence. -
Common Sense, written by Thomas Paine in 1776, Thomas Paine published “common sense”, approved of independence from Britain and motivated many colonists. Pain argued for independence from the British and challenged the control of the monarchy. It resonates with many colonists, helping shift opinion. -
The Declaration of independence was a special paper that the American colonists wrote to tell Britain that they wanted to be their own country. It said that everyone has an important right that can't be taken away. This made the colonist really excited and they fought hard to make their own country, which is now the United States. -
The battles of Trenton and Princeton were like big wins for the Americans. In both battle Trenton and Princeton, George Washington crossed Delaware to surprise the enemy by doing that they won the battles by defeating the enemy by using his strategy retreating run away after attack. It made the American soldiers really happy and gave them hope that they could win the war. These victories helped turn things around and made the Americans believe they could be independent.
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The Battle of Saratoga had a major impact on the outcome of war. It convinced France to support the American cause, which provided military support and helped turn the tide in favor of the American.
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General George Washington moved the Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge in the winter, facing harsh conditions, cold weather, food shortages, and disease. It allowed the army to regroup, train, and strengthen their resolve, which improved their overall performance battles.
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The war in the south, including Charleston, was a big deal. The British tried to take control, but the Americans convinced France to support the colonists and join the war to fight back against Britain, by getting supports from the France American able to won important battles. This helped the Americans get more support and hope for winning the war.
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The Battle of Yorktown had an important impact on the war. It led to the give in of the British and marked the end of the Revolutionary War. George Washington gets help from the french which made the soldier more strong to defend from Britain, cause Washington surroundings British area that made Britain have no way to escape especially the french navy surrounding the navy. This made the Americans win the war, This victory lifted American confidence and paved the way for independence.