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It started in 1754 as war between France and their Native American Allies and Britain over Ohio Valley. The fighting continued and eventually Spain joined France, and the war continued in Europe and Asia.
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During The Proclamation of 1763 The Sugar and Stamp Act were repealed in 1766 because both English Colonists and Merchant were angry because one side (English Colonists) had to pay taxes on every day items such as sugar, paper, newspapers, almanacs, pamphlets, and playing cards. The other side (the merchants) had to deal with the colonists who boycotted their businesses by not buying their products, so both sides were infuriated which then the Boston Massacre happened.
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The Sugar Act was passed in 1764 when Britain taxed colonists on sugar.
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The Townshend Act taxed things such as glass, paint, paper, and tea.
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The Boston Massacre happened in 1770 5 people died, and this happened when the colonists were so fed up with the British they started throwing rocks and snowballs at the British who soon later fired their weapons.
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342 tea chests were broke open and dumped into Boston Harbor because of the tensions building.
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A meeting was held at Carpenters Haul in Philadelphia, and since it was the first of it's kind on the North American Continent they called it the First Continental Congress.
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The Second Continental Congress was called to meet in Philadelphia the gathering took place May 10, 1775. They met to decide what they were going to do about what happened in Lexington and Concord. The only one who didn't send representatives was Georgia.
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Another famous quote " Don't fie until you see the whites of their eyes" came from the Battle of Bunker Hill. Which actually took place on Breeds Hill, but was named The Battle of Bunker Hill on accident. It also showed Britain we weren't going to let hem push us around.
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John Hancock and Samuel Adams two Sons of Liberty decided to meet, and a man named General Thomas Gage got word that they were meeting there, and 700 British soldiers were sent to arrest the two. Paul Revere heard this and decided that he would try and help with the minutemen it would be easier, and so the famous saying came, " The shot heard round the world." Samuel and John did escape thanks to Revere and the Minutemen. 8 Minutemen died in the battle, and Ammunition was in Concord.
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The Declaration of Independence is a document telling Britain that the 13 Colonies were independent.
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The Continental Army had already one the battle at Saratoga that they continued, and eventually had Marquis de Lafayette help the Continental. This included training.
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The Continental Army defeats Britain in Saratoga New York. Which gives them an advantage
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The Battle of York Town was a major battle in the revolution because America finally won their independence against the British.
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The Treaty of Paris took a year to negotiate, but it gave them enough time to work out an agreement. This means stating their rights, and how things would work.
