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The Seven Years war was a conflict between the French and British over North American land and waterways. This war ended up spreading and later involving other countries such as Europe, Africa, and Asia. Fun fact- even tho this is known as the Seven Years War, it actually lasted for 9 years. Most of the fighting took place within a 7 year period hence the name. -
The Treaty of Paris was a major part in the ending of the Seven Years War. After being signed by both the British and French conflict ended. After the war the British won Canada, Louisiana and Florida. -
The Treaty of Paris was a treaty signed by the British, French and Spanish, and ended the Seven Years War. It also recognized America as an independent nation. -
Passed by the British Parliament the Sugar Act reduced the rate of tax on molasses from 6 to 3 pence per gallon. -
The Stamp Act was passed by British parliament and forced colonist to pay taxes on items like; newspapers, playing cards, and other paper documents. -
The Boston Massacre was a confrontation or fight that occurred on March 5 and resulted in the deaths of 3 men and the injury's of at least 8. The Boston Massacre took place because the colonists did not agree with the acts that were being passed by the British Parliament. -
The Boston Tea Party was a protest led by the sons of liberty in Boston, Massachusetts. During the Tea Party colonists dresses as Mohawk Indians dumped 342 chests of tea into the water, as a protest against their unfair taxation without representation. -
The First Continental Congress took place in Carpenter's Hall which is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Continental Congress was a meeting of delegates from 12 of 13 original american colonies. Because of the Intolerable Acts delegates met to discuss the future of America. -
The American Revolution begin because American colonies disagreed with the British rule. Colonists felt they had no representation and were deserving of rights. -
In his pamphlet Thomas Paine has 2 main points. These include but are not limited to; the idea that we should be independent from England and the idea for creating a democratic republic. His pamphlet convince many colonists to support the cause for independence and helped to question the political and economic ideals of the British government. -
The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of our country. It was adopted on July 4, 1776, but wasn't actually signed until August 2 of the same year. This documents states our country's principles and beliefs. -
The last major battle of the war took place in Yorktown which is where the British surrendered to the Americans. The American Revolution truly came to an end with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763. This treaty proclaimed an end to the hostilities and was signed by all parties in the war. -
Shay's rebellion took place in Massachusetts and occurred over a 6 month time frame. Led by Daniel Shay, a group of colonists protested the unfair economic policies and the corruption in our political system. -
In 1789 a presidential election was held, with 69 people voting George Washington won the vote of every single one of them. Washington actually did not have an interest in being this country's president, he wanted to rest after serving as a general in the war. Eventually he agreed and was unanimously elected as this country's first ever president.