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An act that declared only English ship would bring goods into England and America would export its commodities.
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The war started in 1754 and ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Great Britain gains territory in America and pays war expenses which lead to colonial discontent.
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Parliament passed the act to help pay for British troops. It required the colonist to pay tax on papers, documents, and playing cards. Colonist were able to convince them to repeal it, but in return passed the Declaratory Act
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The colonist were angry about the taxes which led to riots. During a rally colonists began throwing snowballs and some threw rocks. British soldiers than shot 5 people
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British taxed the tea since it was an important part in the colonists lives. Britain still needed to pay off the war debt. The Boston tea party was the result of this
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A political protest towards Britain about “ No taxation without representation. Dumped chests of tea from Britain into the Boston Harbour. The Intolerable Acts were passed
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Parliament punished the colonists for their rebellion of Boston Tea Party. The acts took away the people’s freedom helping unite the colonies together
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The colonies there presented they were United to show Great Britain. The core purpose was to discuss to the king and parliament.
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British troops arrived at Lexington met with militiamen. In Concord, the British fired first at the men now known as the shot heard around the world. First military victory and first conflict of the American Revolution
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Grouped together to try to pacify British and declare allegiance to the crown. The king refused and declared the colonies as rebellious.
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An official act declaring independence from Great Britain.
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The continental Army defeated the Red coats. Was a turning point in the American Revolution. Gave the army moral boost and helped convince some countries to join their cause
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Soldiers worked together to build shelter but due to unsanitary conditions many got disease which plagued the camp. Starvation, diseases, and weather caused death to many soldiers.
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French and American forces trapped the British in which Britain surrendered. The last major battle of American Revolution and the start of new independence.
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The constitution establishes America’s national government and fundamental laws. Articles of confederation were weak and separated states. The constitution sets up an federal system, that divides power between state and central government
