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They were a organized patriot paramilitary political organization. They were established to undermine the British rule. -
Parliament passed the Townshend acts. This initiated taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. -
A street fight ended up happening and 7 British soldiers fired into a crowd. 5 died and 6 were wounded -
The congress met in Philadelphia. They met because the intolerable acts were not lifted. -
It showed that the Sons of Liberty identified with America. All 342 chests of tea were dumped into the water. -
It was the last attempt to stop a formal war being declared. It was sent to the king. -
Massachusetts colonists defied British authority. They embarked on a lengthy war to earn their independence. -
The American Patriots were defeated at the battle of bunker hill. They proved that they could hold their own though. -
Adopted by the continental congress. The 13 American colonies severed their political connections. -
The Battle of Trenton was a major turning point in the American revolution. It was the first victory the colonials had in a long time. -
Battle of Camden was the worst American loss. It left the British in temporary control of the southern colonies. -
British troops surrendered to the Continental Army and their French allies. The battle led directly to the peace negotiations that ended the war in 1783 and gave America independence.
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The treaty of Paris ended the American revolution. The United States was then formally recognized as an independent nation. -
Established the united states as a bicameral. The compromise was to ensure representation in congress. -
The constitution was approved. It is the worlds longest surviving written character of the government.