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The French Indian War, or Seven Year war, ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by France, Britain, and Spain. This aided the American Revolution because it removed some European power from the Colonies and France's bitterness about the war urged them to side with the Rebels.
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Some of the acts leading up to war began with the Sugar Act and was followed by the Currency Act, The Stamp Act, the Quartering Act, the Declaratory Act, the Tea Act, and the Intolerable Acts.
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The war savvy Washington is appointed Commander in Chief of Continental Army.
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While American's lost the first significant battle of the revolution, the losses inflicted on the British Army gave them a needed confidence boost.
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Revolutionary battles include battles of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga surrender, and defeat at Camden
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"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine, was first published in a Philadelphia newspaper. His article stirred up rebellion in the Colonies and caused the common folk to devote themselves to the rebellion.
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The Declaration of Independence is issued. America breaks ties with Britain. Heck yeah, Amurrica.
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The Articels of Confederation ratified, providing a structure for America's soon to come freedom.
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Marked the official end of the war between Britain and the Colonies. America was declared free from British rule.
