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The French and Indian War. This war shook the the colonists faith in England. It made them question thier rule.
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Mr. Courtney is Born and Raised by Wolves.
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The Sugar Act. This was a tax passed by Britian. This put a tax on all suger. It greatly affected rum distileries.
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The Stamp Act. This was another tax passed by Britian against the colonies. This put a tax on all paper products. Created great annoyance among the colonists
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Britian sent troops over to the Colonies to keep order. A group of colonists harassed some Redcoats and the Redcoats fired on the Colonists. 5 colonists were killed.
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Great Britian put a tax on tea that made colonists purchase only British tea. Actually made tea cheaper but still infuriated the colonists. A group of colonists boarded british ships that were docked in the boston harbor and threw a lot of tea over board.
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During the First Continental congress, representitaves met in Philidelphia to discuss the tension between the colonies and Britian. They wrote a document called the Declaration of Rights and Grievances. They Fed-Ex-ed it to King George.
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Patrick Henry gives his famous "give me liberty or give me death" speech.
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Minute Men clash with British troops at Lexington and Concord.
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George Washington is Declared the commander in chief of the continental army. He is an obvious choice to many.
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The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought in Boston outside of Lexington. British won but only with heavy loss. Drive the Americans out of Boston.
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Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet Common Sense. Rowls people up. Americans become more excited about the war.
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George Washington and his army cross the Deleware River. They capture some Hessians. This victory greatly increases the moral among the soldiers.
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The British, under the command of Gen. Howe, occupy Philidelphia.
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George Washington and his troops retire to Valley Forge. They ednure a hery harsh winter. Their hardships are doubled due to lack of protection and supplies.
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The French enter the war. They aid the colonists by sending troops and supplies.
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George Washington and his troops leave Valley Forge. They have Drilled and trained all winter and are now a well oiled fighting force.
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Unhappy Soldiers mutiny because they havn't been paid. Washington has them Shot.
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America adopts the Articles of Confederation as their plan for government. This will lead to problems down the road due to lack of taxation abilities.
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George Washington allies with French forces and force Cornwallis to surrender. They had him surrounded on all sides and he was without back up.
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America signs a preliminary declaration of peace with Britian. No more fighting will occur.
