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french and Indian war
here is a link to the french and Indian war Also known as the Seven Years’ War, this New World conflict marked another chapter in the long imperial struggle between Britain and France.it was a vicious war that had many casualties it was a serious battle that would be known until today. -
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The Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act of 1765 was imposed on all American Colonists. Every sheet of printed paper was taxed to fund the protection of the American Frontier. Originally taxes were collected to regulate commerce, therefore the idea of using it for funding outraged many colonists. -
townshend act of 1767
[this is critical information on the townshend actsfor example this was a serious war (https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/townshend-acts) -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre occurred because an argument between a British soldier and American Colonists escalated, as more colonists gathered. The argument started off with throwing sticks and rocks. When more soldiers showed up with rifles, it made the crowd more aggravated. This caused colonists daring the soldiers to shoot. Eventually they did and 5 colonists were killed. -
Treaty of Paris Signed
The Treaty of Paris Brought together the United States, Great Britan, Spain and France. This treaty Signified the 13 colonies as a Independent nation and new boarders were agreed on. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was the first act of defiance against British rule. American colonists dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor. The British parliament thought the taxes were justified to repay the debt caused by the war. Later on, the tea became duty free. This historical mile marker made the phrase of no taxation without representation relatively popular. -
battle of Lexington and concord
[this war lasted from 1775-1783 this war was a crucial thing for freedom (https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord) here is a map of the battle of lexing ton and concord -
Declaration of Independence adopted
The Declaration of Independence was written primarily Written by Thomas Jefferson. This was the Americas first formal document telling the British that they had the right to choose their own government. -
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Battle of York Town
The battle of Yorktown was led by American and French Troops. George Washington was originally planning an assault on a British controlled city outside New York, but abandoned this plan and focused his troops to attack a small tobacco port called Chesapeake. Throughout this long battle with British Forces eventually the American and French captured two British defenses and causing the British to eventually surrender. -
3/5 Compromise
The 3/5 Compromise discussed how to count the population of a given state and how the North and south wanted to count slaves. This compromise allowed a state to count 3/5 of the black population. -
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great comprimise
this is a fair deal The Connecticut Compromise (also known as the Great Compromise of 1787 or Sherman Compromise) was an agreement that large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that in part defined the legislative structure and representation that each state would have under the United States ... -
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Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional convention met in Philadelphia because the discrepancies on how to conduct relations with foreign governments. Along with how to breakup power in the central government.
