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The intolerable acts were laws and taxes that were imposed by the British. This outraged the colonists, sparking the beginning of the American Revolution.
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In the First Continental Congress, twelve delegates of the thirteen colonies met to decide to boycott British goods. This would make Britain angry and the Americal Revolution was sparked.
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In the Second Continental Congress, the twelve delegates decide to create an army. This would show Britain that the colonies were ready for war.
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The battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle of the revolutionary war. The Americans emerged victorious in this battle. This would show that the American's could fight back.
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In the battle of Bunker Hill, the British emerged victorious in a bloody battle against the Americans. This showed the the British still had a chance.
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The Olive Branch petition was the final attempt by the colonists to avoid going the war with Britain. This showed that the colonists were still up for peace.
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Common sense was a document advocating the colonies split from the British. This would play a vital role in why we are here today.
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The Declaration of Independence was a document that showed that the colonies had severed their political connections to Britain. This would mean America was their own.
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The battles of Trenton and Princeton were two vital battles in the war, in which the Americans won. This showed that America was one.
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The Battle of Saratoga was a battle in which the Hessian troops surrendered to Washington. This showed that things were looking up for America.
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Valley Forge were battles fought in which lots of Washington's troops faced defeat. This would show that the British were not down and out.
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The Battle of Yorktown was the battle in which Cornwallis surrendered to Washington. The American's had did it.
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The treaty of Paris was a document signed by the British ending the war. The war was over.