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Treaty Of Paris
The British and French signed a treaty ending the French & Indian War / 7 Years War. -
Proclamation of 1763
The British government set a line that marked the border of Indian land and British land in Americans. This limited colonial expansion. -
John Adams
John Adams was the first Vice President and second President of the USA. He wasn't much of a political leader in the war. -
Abigail Washington
Wife of John Adams. -
Stamp Act
The British Government taxed many colonists on paper. The tax rates were incredibly high, and caused a threat of revolution. -
The Quartering Act
The British passed an act that allowed officers and soldiers to lodge in any citizen's house. -
The Townshend Act
This made sure British goods wern't neglected by colonists on exportfrom America. -
The Boston Massecre
British troops fired upon Boston rioters. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists hurl about a million dollars worth of tea into the Boston Harbor. This was because of massive tea taxes. -
The Sons Of Liberty
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The Sons Of Liberty
Theese people were famous for the Boston Tea Party. -
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Intolerable Acts
Cities spent sums of money on troops. -
Sam Adams
He was a political leader in the war. He also was present in the first continental congress. -
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1st Continental Congress
The first meeting of colonial representatives in Philadelphia. -
Lexington & Concorde
Also known as the shot heard around the world. Here, the Redcoats and Rebels faught a nortourous battle that sparked the revolution. -
Paul Revere
He was fabled to have made a midnight run, warning the patriots in Concorde that "The British are coming!". In reality, he was captured by the redcoats, and the savior was Doctor Samuel Prescott. -
Common Sense
A book by Thomas Payne. It lashed out at the British Government. -
Thomas Paine
He wrote Common sense. His words helped fuel the revolution. -
Declaration of Independence
Americans declare that they were free from Britan. This stirred up a load of trouble. -
The Patriots
This group of people faught for independence in the war. -
The Loyalists
Theese people were loyal to the king of Britan. -
Thomas Jefferson
He was a founding father of the US. He also helped write the Decloration of Independance -
George Washington
He was a major general in the war. He also did so much for the US that it can't fit on this page. -
Hessians
Theese were German mercenaries that faught for the crown. -
Martha Washington
She was George Washington's wife. -
Bebedict Arnold
This man was a gereral in the war. He later betrayed the US. -
The Battle Of Saratoga
An American victory in New York, which consisted of multiple battles. -
The Battle Of Yorktown
This was an American and French victory, which had the British trapped between land and sea. -
Cornwallis
He was a general for the crown. -
The Second Treaty of Paris
This marked the end of the war. The British and Americans were finally at peace.
