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The French and Indian
The French and the Indians of North America fought Great Britain. All battles took place on Canadian soil. George Washington was on Great Britain's side. The British army had won the war. with the victory the British had more control over Canada and other parts of the world. The french and Indian war lasted from 1754-1763. The French and Indian war lead to the decision to fight Great Britain for independence. Britain had control of more land in Canada giving hints to invade the United States -
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The sugar Act
The Sugar Act took place on 4/5/1764 It was a tax that made a three-cent tax on sugar and coffee and many different types of wine. The act also refused rum and French wines. Although this tax was not included for everyone it took a big hit on the merchants. The British continued to raise the taxes without the colonists approval. The Colonists were furious for the first time they wanted to have their voices heard in the new taxes. The Sugar Act helped lead to the decision to fight Great Britain -
The Stamp Act
he Stamp Act was instituted by Great Britain in November, 1765 it would be the first tax on the American people. This tax was for newspaper, pamphlets, and also legal documents to have a stamp on it or a British seal. The Colonists did not like the idea of having to pay for something that has been free all of their lives. Great Britain changed this act but with doing so they made another act called the Declaratory Act this act said that Britain had power over all American colonists. -
The Stamp act congress
The Stamp Act Congress was meetings that were held through that dates of 10/7-10/25, 1765. The Congress were discussing the stamp act on american colonies and if they should be taxed for sending letters and legal documents. It was the first time the American group of colonies got together to discuss a new protest on the British and there taxes. The Stamp Act Congress lead to the decision to fight Great Britain for independence the colonies thought they should not be taxed and protest the Britis -
Townshend Acts
Laws in 1767 that were named after Charles Townshend who was a chanacler for Great Britain. his taxes were on glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea. Again the colonists were not happy with this act. So for the second time this act was changed only to keep the tax on tea. The Townshend Acts lead to the decision to fight Great Britain for independence because it was another tax on the American people and they were not going to let Great Britain walk all over them. -
The Boston massacre
The Boston Massacre was the murder of five American colonists by the British army on March 5 1770. There are many different sides on this story the colonists acted like it was all the British fault and that it was a massacre of men, know one really knows what the full story was. The Boston Massacre lead to the decision to fight Great Britain for independence this is one of the biggest reasons the American colonists fought for independence this was one of the boiling points that started this war -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was American colonists who dressed up as Mohawk Native Americans and took over three British ships that had barrels of tea. The American colonists took the tea and dumped 342 barrels into the Boston harbor. This lead to boycotted throughout the colonies. The Boston Tea Party lead to the decision to fight Great Britain for independence This pushed the colonists over they were not going to let the British but a tax on tea this also made the English not happy due to the Americ -
The First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress was the thirteen colonies who two people representing each of the colonies. They all came together to discuss liberty. all together they made up 56 delegates from the 12 colonies that excluded the state of Georgia. Throughout the meetings the congress would finds ways to meet in private without the britsh finding out. The First Continental Congress lead to the decision to fight Great Britain for independence because America wanted to be free and have liberty from -
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" published
Thomas Paine was an Patriot and also an american soldier he enjoyed to write. His most famous writing was “Common Sense” Thomas Paine also wrote a book called “The Crisis. Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”lead to the decision to fight Great Britain for independence, Thomas Paine’s book told the American people about how Great Britain work and how it was Common Sense to show how the Americans could do something about it. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Also know for the shot heard around the world. Battle between The Americans and the British. The British were on their way to Concord to find and take American weapons with doing so they had to go through lexington where they came upon the American troops. Both American and British sides fired. The American troops then retreated do to the strong forces of the British army. The British troops marched to Concord but they did not know that the American troops were waiting for them. The British tro -
George Washington named Commander in Chief
George Washington was the first president of the United States of America. George also lead many military forces into battle when he fought for the british against the French and Indians and was the highest commander during the Revolutionary War.
George was elected twice giving him eight years in office. George Washington named Commander in Chief lead to the decision to fight Great Britain for independence. George Washington had many years of experience fighting against the French and Indians. -
The Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental congress The Congress created the Continental Army and they named George Washington to be the commander and chief. They also talk about the Declaration of Independence and how to use new military tactics. The Second Continental Congress lead to the decision to fight Great Britain for independence they found and discuss new ways to fight the British army and named one of or the best leaders in American history George Washington as commander of the United States military -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker hill was a two day battle between The British forces and their leader General William Howe, and the American forces under leader Colonel William Prescott. The Americans had full control over bunker hill so they could keep the shipyards by Bostin safe. The British attacked and was able to take over the hill with doing so they lost many men. The Americans also fought strong firing every shot they had. This battle is known for being name Battle of Bunker hill but it was fought -
The British evacuate Boston
The British troops evacuate Boston due to George Washington and his army. George Washington had defeated the British troops. The British evacuate Boston lead to the decision to fight Great Britain for independence this was one of the daggers into the British army when they evacuated Boston they had given up on the Americans who had pushed them out and had won the war. -
Richard Henry Lee proposes Independence
Richard Henry Lee proposes Independence. Lee thought that the American people should be free from England and they should not be living under a king and Englands law.Richard Henry Lee proposes Independence lead to the decision to fight Great Britain for independence. Richard Lee thought about being free from England changed how America is today -
Declaration of Independence adopted
The Declaration of Independence was the thirteen colonies who came together to talk and discuss Independence from Great Britain and their king. The Declaration of Independence adopted lead to the decision to fight Great Britain for independence The Declaration of Independence change what america is today we fought Great Britain for our freedom and so we would not have to live under the kings or queens rule. -
Declaration of Independence signed
The Declaration of Independence Signed was the thirteen colonies that came together to fight against the british ruling. The Declaration of Independence was signed by Thomas Jefferson John Hancock, John Adams, and Samuel Adams and others. The Declaration of Independence signed lead to the decision to fight Great Britain for independence with everyone agreeing on signing the Declaration of Independence we became the strongest nation and was freed from England and its rule over us.
