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John had ideas about the Declaration of Independence and influenced the writings of it. It’s important because he spreads his philosophy about human rights to life liberty and pursuit of happiness.
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The British and the French fought a war over control over North America. The British won.
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To repay war debt the British placed many taxes on the colonists. Like the Stamp Act which taxed the colonists on all printed paper. PRIMARY SOURCE: A letter from Archibald Hinshelwood to Joshua Mauger august 19th 1765 on the stamp act. Found on:
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The Townshend act, was a series or taxes on the colonist’s goods including paper, lead, glass, paint, and tea. (Specific timeline events on two of these taxes will follow.)
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The British create a tax on tea to repay war debt.
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In rebellious response to British Parliament passing the Tea act, colonists dumped tea imports into the ocean off a ship. This is important because the uprising of colonists eventually leads to the fight for independence.
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Colonists and British soldiers exchanged shots at Lexington and Concord. This is important because this event kicks off the start of the first battle of the American Revolution.
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The Congress elected George Washington as commander in chief of the new continental army. This is important because it is the rise of Washington’s fame as a leader and leads to his opportunity to be president in the future.
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Thomas Jefferson writes the official Declaration of Independence. I very important part of gaining America’s Independence.
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America wins 2nd battle of the revolution against the British. This is important because it is their first victory since Lexington and Concord.
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The Americans force the British to surrender after the Americans win the battle. This is important because it is the battle where we won our independence.
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The Legislative branch is created and put into place. This is important because it separates and more evenly distributes power of the Government.
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After the American Victory at Yorktown the leaders of the colonists published the constitution. This is important because it shapes the way our country works.
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The bill that put the Judicial Branch in place. This is important because it separates power in congress
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The Executive branch is created to add to our government process. This is important because it’s provides a new house of government in the White House.
