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British colonists needed land but the French already settled in that part of north America. Leading to conflict. Before war broke out George Washington led the army and was defeated. War was over the Ohio River valley. -
after british defeated french they decided they needed to take more control. they set boundaries that stopped people from going to the app. mtns. they wanted to avoid the native americans -
this was a way the british tried to pay for the cost of the war. They taxed newspapers, pamphlets, and legal papers. -
british tried to stop the smuggling of sugar. They also tried to stop the trade between the french and dutch west indies. They put taxes on sugar -
britian housed the soldiers and expected for there to be a place for them to stay all the time. They also had to provide food, drinks, fuel, and transportation. -
british tax law was placed on tea, paint, and lead. they did this to help for the cost of french and indian war. colonists did not like this law and it caused conflicts. -
there was already a lot of tension during this time between bristish and colonists. colonists did not agree with the new policies so they boycotted. british then brought in more troops, which started fights -
all control of trade and tea was given to the east india company. british needed money so they put tax on tea, and all the money was given to the government. -
british took the tax off of the goods, except tea. colonists did not agree and they boycotted the tea. they then started smuggling other resources. -
military powers were increased during this time. soldiers needed places to stay and citizens did not like that. the citizens resisted the quartering act and that brought them to the intolerable acts. -
first continental form of the 13 colonies. colonial delegates make up the congress. they came together when they disagreed about unfair taxes that British put out. -
during the war the British defeated colonists. the red coats were overpowered by colonists. after this, they gained confidence and fought in more wars. -
this happened because colonists were fighting back about the taxes being put on goods. War then broke out, and it was the bloodiest war. british won -
this petition was sent to the king and it was the last idea they had to stop any other wars from occurring. they tried bringing peace to the king with this but he declined it. -
george washington tried to take over new york city. this is what really led to the war. the us defeated the British in this battle. the British then had access to the port. -
a meeting of delegates from 13 colonies that came together in support of the revolutionary war. They made decisions like when and where they were going to take action in this war. -
a pamphlet written by thomas paine. he wrote reasons why the colonies should break away from England and declare the independence. https://youtu.be/aD2p7L-2HRs?si=aOipAov9xza34Qry -
this stated the colonists should break away from British. it said all the violations don't by king george. this also contained enlightenment ideas and inspiration. -
america took the victory during this battle. this was George Washington first real win during the revolutionary war. this brought Americans confidence -
this battle was a turning point in the revolutionary war. americans beat the British and it gave them hope for independence. they gained support tho from foreigners to help them out -
valley forge is where george Washington's soldiers stayed during the revolutionary war. they had to go through food shortages and terrible weather. many diseases and deaths occurred during this time. -
this battle was won by the US after the British left the battle grounds. this battle increased general George washigntons position as commander. this was the biggest and longest battle in one day. -
in result of this battle, america got independence. Washington led his army and defeated lord Charles army. -
this was a document signed to end the war. it said the US should be independent. this eventually established the boarders of the nation.