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A Global war spanning all continents. This is important because affected countries all over the war.
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A proclamation from King George after Britain gained territory from France. This is important because it prevented settlement west of the Appalachian mountains.
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A meeting framing resolutions to problems with British rule. This is important because it shows resistance to actions by the British.
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Laws passed by British parliament that colonists felt went too far. This is important because it would inspire calls for revolution.
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An act passed by British legislature cut off trade with American colonies. This is important because it showed that the revolution was in full force
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The first battles of the Revolutionary war. This is important because they really helped to kick off the war.
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A petition trying to prevent war between the US and Great Britain. This is important because it shows that everyone supported going to war.
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A pamphlet advocating for independence. This is important because it helped the push for independence.
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A document declaring the independence of the US from Great Britain. This is important because it shows the push from colonists to become independent
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A crucial battle in the revolution. This is important because it secured the US a victory.
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A battle during the revolutionary war that ended with US victory. This is important because the British surrender meant US victory in the war.
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Treaty at the end of the revolution. This is important because it was a US victory.
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A law dealing with land that the US acquired from Britain after the revolution. This is important because it outlined how new territories would become part of the US.
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An army uprising in Massachusetts. This is important because it was caused by quarrels over debt.
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A compromise over population counting, this would count slaves as 3/5 of a person. This is important because it prevented some states from getting more power in congress.
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Articles and essays promoting the constitution. This is important because they helped to convince people of the benefits of the constitution.
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A tax protest in the US. This is important because the US would show it's military authority by squashing it.
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Proclamation by GW wanting to stay neutral in foreign affairs. This is important because it would try and keep the US from getting involved in foreign affairs.
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A treaty attempting to solve issues between Britain and the US. This is important because it was trying to help the US economy.
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Democratic-Republican victory during a presidential election. This is important because it was a political shift in power.
