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the stamp act was a British law that imposed a direct tax on Americans. causeing them to pay taxes on all printed materials like legal documents, new papers and playing cards.The stamp act was intended to help recover from the French and Indian war. -
the sons of liberty were a group of Americans who formed in the mid 1760 to protect British rule and taxation. they were a secret organiztion that used various tactics. the tactics they used were boycotts, protests and even violence to challenge British rules
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the Townshend act of 1767 were mutiple British laws that were placed Taexs on goods imported to American. the British put taxes on glass ,lead, paint, paper and tea. the British were trying to gain control over trade which lead to widespread resistance. -
the boston masscere was on march 5th 1770 in boston massachusttes. british soldiers fired into a crowd of civilians killing five and injuring serveral others. the incident started with a verbal altercation between british and a colonist which lead to the colonist thorwing rocks and other objects. -
the boston tea party wasnt a party it was a pivotal event in american history. the boston represents a major act of defiance by americans againt british rule.the ameicans snuck onto ships and destroyed 2 millon dollors worth of tea -
the First Continental Congress covened in Philadelphia, Pensylvania.it brought together delegates from 12 to 13 colonies. the British government unified response to what they considered oppressive acts.
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the battle of Lexington and concord were the first military engagements of American revolutionary war .they toke place in Middlesex county, Masschusetts. the conflict began when the british troops attempted to seize colonial weapons. -
the Second Continental Congress played a crucial role in guiding the colonies through the war toward independence. the congress gathering of delegates from the 13 American colonies. the first major actions was the formation of the contiental army with George Washington as the commander.
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though they lost the battle of bunker hill it was a huge morale boost for the American army. they lost because they ran out out ammo and had to retreat. before they ran they inflicted heavy casualties on the British. -
the battle of treton was a pivotal moment in the american revolutionary war.the battle was held in trenton new jersey led by george washington.the victory the battle significantly boosted american morale after the stings of defeats.
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the Articles of Confederation were created by the continental congress with the intial draft. the document established a league of friendship among the 13 states. the articles created a unicameral congress with each state having one vote.
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the battle of camden was a significant american revolutionary war battle. south carolina is remembred as one of the worst tactical defeats. the british won the battle of camden. -
the Treaty of Paris refers to a series of peace traties signed in paris. this treaties recognized the us as an independent nation. the treaty ended many battles to come. -
new hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the constitution. all 13 states eventually ratified the constitution. new hampshire was a stepping stone for the rest of the states to ratified.
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the bill of rights is the first 10 amendments to the constitution. it spells out American rights in reation to their government.it guarantess civil rights and liberties to the individual.