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James Armistead was an enslaved African American. He is well known for being a spy during the American Revolution.
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Deborah Sampson Gannett was a woman from Massachusetts who disguised herself as a man to server in the army during the Revolutionary War. She served 17 months using the name Robert Shirtliff.
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The British tax all printed paper goods from the colonies. Colonists were furious with this.
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Four acts passed by the British Parliament. Their purpose was to exert authority over the colonies.
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A group of colonists were snowballing and a Brit “accidentally” fired his gun. These were considered to be the first casualties of the Revolutionary war.
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The british began taxing colonists on tea. Three hundred forty two crates of tea were thrown overboard.
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Four acts meant to be punishment to retaliate for colonial defiance. Administration of Justice Act, Coercive Act, Massachusetts Government Act, Boston Port Bill
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The First Continental Congress was the first meeting of the governing bodies of the original 13 colonies. They met as a reaction to the Coercive Acts.
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The Second Continental Congress was the second meeting of the Continental Congress. They declared our independence from England.
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"The British are coming, the British are coming."
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700ish brits arrive in Lexington and find 77 militia men. Americans pushed them back to Charlestown.
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Battle of Bunker Hill, on June 17th around 2200 Brits landed on the Charlestown Peninsula.
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Book by Thomas Paine. The book challenge the power of the royal monarchy as well as the British Government.
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Declared the 13 colonies of america independent of Great Britain.
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Small battle but pivotal point in the war for the Americans. Lead by Washington. Boosted confidence of Americans.
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Military camp 18 miles northeast of Philadelphia. More than 2,500 Americans died here form causes such as disease and malnutrition.
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Also on September 19, 1777. This was the climax of the Saratoga campaign where British high command attempted to get control of the Hudson River Valley. The Americans were given a decisive victory
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Jefferson went 1784 - 1789, Franklin went October 26, 1776. They went to Paris.
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First constitution of the United States. Approved by the second continental congress.
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Also known as the Siege of Yorktown is when the British surrendered and the Americans won the war.
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Treaty between America and France. Only article one still exists today which recognizes America as a sovereign nation.
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