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First permanent settlement in North America
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Established the idea if self-government for the first time in America
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King George III issued the Proclamation of 1763 to maintain peace with Native's and avoid conflict
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The Stamp Act was passed to help raise income to pay off the debt from the French and Indian War
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The Quartering Act was an act passed that means you had to house and feed British soldiers.
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The Townshend Acts were taxes on items as imported glass, tea, and paper.
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Britain sent more soldiers to Boston's colonist when they resisted texes.
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The Tea Act made the British East India Company the only company allowed to sell tea, made a monopoly on tea
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The Boston Tea Party was when the Sons Of Liberty disguised themselves as Native Americans, they then boarded the ships and dumped 342 crates of british tea into Boston Harbor.
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After the Boston Tea Party, King George was furious, the realized they were losing control of the colonies. The Intolerable Acts closed the port of Boston which stopped all trade between Boston and Britain, and did not allow town meetings.
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Congress discussed their complaints against the British, and demanded fair treatment.
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First battle of American Revolution
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Decided on their own central government, declaration of independence was drafted, and George Washington was selected as commander
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Declared Independence from Great Britain, listed grievances
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Turning point of American Revolution , after victory France pledged their aid to the United States
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horrible winter where many people died. Starvation, death, freezing, diseases, no clothing
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Last major battle of American Revolution
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1st form of government, gave little power to the federal government, and more to the states.
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Ended American Revolution The Americans gained all land rights to land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mississippi River. Gains independence.
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The states agreed on how to develop western lands.
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Right to bear arms(guns)
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Right to a trial by jury in civil cases
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Protection from cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines
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Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
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No quartering of troops during times of peace
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Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
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Right to due process, not to testify against self, can't be tried for same crime twice (double jeopardy)
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Right to a speedy public trial, trial by jury, right to an attorney
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People have other rights, even if not listed(people's rights)
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Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states
