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French & Indian War
The French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years War, was the last Colonial War. It included Austria, England, France, G. Britain, Prussia, and Sweden. It began the conflict between the colonies and England. -
The Sugar Act
Also known as the American Revenue Act or the American Duties Act, was a revenue-raising act passed by the Parliament of Great Britain. -
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Revolutionary War
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Stamp Act
Act in which Britian required stamps to buy/ own foreign goods. Origanally created to stop smuggling. -
Townshend Act
A series of acts passed beginning in 1767 by the Parliament of Great Britain. The related to the British colonies in North America. The acts are named for Charles Townshend, who was the Chancellor of the Exchequer. He also is the one who proposed the Acts. -
Boston Massacre
5 civillians killed at the hands of Britains. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists disguised as indians went aboard an English ship and dumped all their tea into the Boston Harbor in an act of rebellion against the taxes. -
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Intolerable Acts
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Second Continental Congress
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Battle of Bunker Hill
The first important battle of the Revolutionary War. Won by Britain. -
Olive Branch Petition
Was a petition attempting to confirm Americas loyalty to G.B. and prevent a full-out war. -
Common Sence is published
This was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that inspired the colonists to fight and declare for freedom. -
Declaration of Independence
The day that the Declaration of Independence was signed is when Americans gained their freedom from Britain. It's celebrated by Americans as Independence Day every year. -
Trenton
Wahington led the colonists to Trenton, New Jersey to sneak attack the Brits. Due to the harsh weather conditions, they suceeded. -
Battle of Saratoga
A battle during the American Revolution (1777). The British under Burgoyne were defeated. -
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Battle at Yorktown
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Treaty of Paris
Signed on 20 May 1303 between Philip IV of France and Edward I of England.
