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Zenger Trial
John Peter Zenger was tried for libel against colonial governor William Cosby, he was defended by Andrew Hamilton.
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Seven Years War
Fourth Imperial War fought between Britain and France, fought primarily on American soil. George Washington served under British General Braddock. Textbook -
Albany Congress
Meeting of 7 colonies, wanted peace with Indians and better defense against French. Benjamin Franklin was a participant.
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Treaty of Paris
Ended the seven years war, beginning of British dominance in the New World.
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Pontiacs Rebellion
Rebellion of a confederation of Indians in the Ohoi River Valley against British control. Lead by Pontiac, a chief of the Ottowa tribe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac%27s_War -
Sugar Act
A tax placed o suagr imported in the British colonies by British Parliment. It also taxed wine. http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312848/suact.htm -
Repeal of stamp act
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Stamp Act
Direct tax on British colonies by parliment on most printed items.
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Declaratory Act
Stated that parliment had same authority in the colonies as it did in Britain.http://www.constitution.org/bcp/decl_act.htm -
Boston Massacre
British sldiers opened fire on a mob killing five and injuring six more. John Adams defended the soldiers in court.
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Tea Act
An attempt to help the British East India tea company sell tea, went ober very poorly with colonists.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_Act -
Boston Tea party
A protest of the Tea Act by the sons of liberty, thre over a million dollars worth of team into the ocean.http://www.boston-tea-party.org/ -
First Continental Congress
Called in response to the Intolerable Acts, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia. The congress discussed boycotting the English taxes and petitioned the king.http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h650.html -
Intolerable Acts
Five Acts passed in reponse to the Boston Tea Party, including the Boston Port ACt, the Massachusets Government Act, the Administration of justice Acts, the Quartering Act, and the Quebec Act.http://www.historywiz.com/intolerable.htm -
Lexington and Concord
First shots of the war fired in skirmish at Lexington, arms stockpile at Concord was saved by the ride of Paul Revere and two others. Large battle fought at Concord.. Class Notes -
Second Continental Congress
The congress adopted the delaration of independance and took actions such as raising armies, directing strategy, appointing diplomats, and making formal treaties. George Washington, John Adams, and thomas jefferson were all present. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Continental_Congress -
Fort Ticonderoga
Captured by the Green Mountai Boys under the command of Benedict Arnold, cannon later used in capture of Boston.http://www.fortticonderoga.org/story -
battle of bunker hill
Actually fought on breeds hill, British won, but suffered enough losses it was only a pirate victory. Class notes -
Olive Branch Petition
AN attempt to prevbent all out war, the idea of John Dickinson who wanted to reconcile peace with the king.http://www.learner.org/workshops/primarysources/revolution/docs/olive.html -
Common Sense
A pamphlet written anonymously by Thomas Paine, argued for American independance.http://www.ushistory.org/paine/commonsense/ -
Declaration of Independance
Written by Thomas Jefferson, declared independance from Great Britain and listed grievances against the king. Common American Knowldege -
Battle of Long Island
First battle of the revolutionary war, also the largest. Washing and Howe commanders of the two armies. http://www.britishbattles.com/long-island.htm -
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Reserved right to rebel against unjust government. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Declaration_of_Rights -
Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom
A bill written by Thomas Jefferson establishing religious freedom in Virginia. http://www.religioustolerance.org/virg_bil.htm -
battle of saratoga
Decisive American Victory over the British, turning point in the war. http://battle1777.saratoga.org/ -
Valley Forge
Where George Washington encamped his troops for the winter of 1777-1778. Terrible conditions,many men died of cold, but ended up raising the overall orale of the continental army. http://valleyforge.org/visitors/ -
ratification of the Articles of Confederation
Original constitution of the USA, gave states more power, replaced in 1789 by cuurent constitution. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/articles-of-confederation-are-ratified -
Battle of Yorktown
Last mojor Battle of the revolutionary warm concluded with the surrender of Cornwallis.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Yorktown -
Treaty of Paris
Ended the Revolutionary war, we officially became the United States of America. http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=6 -
Land Ordinance of 1785
Congress couldnt tax under the Articles of Confederation so decided to sell land to raise money. Written by Thomas Jefferson. http://www.in.gov/history/2478.htm -
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Created the first organized territory under the American Government. Signed by George Washinton. http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=8 -
George Washington Inauguration
George Washington became the first president of the United States with John Adams as his Vice President. http://www.archives.gov/legislative/features/gw-inauguration/
