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A long war fought between Prussia, supported by Britain, and an alliance that included Austria, France, and Russia. Prussia and Britain won, increasing their power.
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The sugar act was a way for British Parliament to raise the annual income for a state.
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This required the colonies to house any British solders barracks.
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A mob in the city was out of control forcing the British troops to fire at them, killing many people.
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The plan was to reduce the amount of tea the financially unstable British company had, to help the company survive.
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As an act of protest colonists boarded three tea ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor.
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this act provided and gave supplys for British troops to be given food and shelter at the expense of the American colonists
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Before the Revolutionary War Patrick Henry went to the House of Burgesses and gave the speech declaring freedom from England, and having peace.
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first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War
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They took the fort along with all personal belongings, and it was held by the British following battles of the French and Indian War.
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This is a war when the British beat the Americans and this gave the Americans a confidence boost despite being defeated.
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A book declaring independence from Great Britain to the 13 colonies.
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This is the document declaring our freedom and it was signed by the founding fathers.
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Because of George's military experience he was selected over other candidates such as john Hancock.
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This was the point in which the american soldiers defeated the British causing them to retreat.
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The french began to secretly send supply to the Americans while still in an alliance with the British.
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When Cornwallis realizes he can not attack because he has no navy and they are surrounded by water he decides to give up.
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A document signed ending the American revolution, and recognizing american independence
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The battle of yorktown was the last important battle in the revolution. This battle was so important because it pushed the british into final surrender. In the battle the Americans won over the British. The fact that the Americans had about 8,000 more people fighting was a huge advantage, because they had more people and could fight longer. The british was also low on reinforcements, making it harder for them.