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The American Revolution

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    Enlightenment

    The enlightenment was an 18th century intellectual and cultural movement. It challenged traditional authorities link Church and the monarchy. This was known as the Age of Reason.
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    French and Indian War

    Between Great Britain and France and their colonists along with Native American tribes. It took place between 1754 and 1763. Over a span of 7-8 years.
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    Sons of Liberty

    This was a political group of American colonists who organized in opposition to British rule. These were instrumental events leading up to the American Revolution. Which took place over a various of years.
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    Stamp Act of 1775

    This required colonists to pay taxes on every page of printed paper they used. This took place over the years. Along with it being viewed as an impediment to self-government.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre was an event between British soldiers and a of Boston colonists. The British were firing at American colonists. This situation was escalated through tense situation.
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party was a significant act of protest against British rule. This occurred in December of 1773. It demonstrated the colonists' unwillingness to tolerate taxation and tyranny
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    Intolerable Acts

    These were a series of four punitive laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774. This was in response to the Boston tea party. Which took place over a varies of months.
  • Battles of Lexington & Concord

    Battles of Lexington & Concord

    British troops sent to confiscate colonial weapons and arrest rebel leaders, who clashed with colonial militia leaders. This took place in April of 1775
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    This was a key battle in early American revolutionary war. Which took approximately 2 hours. This was a costly battle and boosted American moral.
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    Olive Branch Petition sent to England

    This was a document expressing the colonists desire to reconciliation with Great Britain and urging King George III. This was to address their grievances. This represented of final attempt to avoid war.
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton

    President George Washington's army defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton. This battle took place in December of 1776. This was small but a pivotal American Revolution War battle.
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    Articles of Confederation

    These documents served as the first constitution of the US establishing league of friendship. These were adopted by congress in 1777. These also created a week central government with limited powers, which proved to be ineffective and led to its failure.
  • Battle of Camden

    Battle of Camden

    The battle of Camden was a major defeat for the Continental Army in the Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War. Which this took place in August of 1780. America most likely lost this battle due to strategic and tactical errors.
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    Battle of Yorktown

    was a decisive victory for the America and French forces against the British, effectively. The code for the battle of Yorktown was Rochambeau. This phrase Americans translated to meaning " rush on boys" !
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    Constitutional Convention

    This was a formal gathering where representatives meet to create, revise, or amend a country's constitution. Which took place over the span of 4 months. This resulted in the drafted of the United States Constitution.