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The first great awakening was a time period in which religious beliefs were revived to freedom of what people wanted to believe in. -
The war often described the war for New World Territory. Countries fighting over land so that they may gain a foothold in North America.
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A series of taxes were imposed on the colonies by the British. Taxed the use of stamps and the colonies didn't take too kindly to it. It was quickly removed. -
Incident where British troops opened fire on civilians and killed 3 people. People were protesting Britsh Rule and Britsh Soldiers were tired of it. -
The first real group of people come together in Virginia and discuss what they can do about the British. These people are often described as the founding fathers of the country. -
The war between the 13 colonies and the British. Colonies fighting for freedom from British Rule and looking to become independent. Even though the colonies were heavily outmatched vs. the British; the colonies still prevailed.
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The official document drafted by Thomas Jefferson stated that the colonies would declare independence from British rule and become their own country. July 4, 1776, becomes one of the most famous dates in American history -
King George officially signs the Treaty of Paris and ended the Revolutionary War. Also officially declares that the colonies are now a separate country. -
After becoming a country shortly before. The American government drafted the constitution that would give rights to the people of the country and set a standard of rule. -
He would serve until 1797. -
He would serve until 1801.