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King George III started becoming more unpopular with America because of every new tax levied. America cried for “ no taxation without representation!” King George III was determined to force American obedience
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The Boston Port act close the Boston poor until the tea lost during the Boston tea party was paid for. The quartering act provided British troops could be housed in any town in Massachusetts, even in the homes of private cities if necessary. Other acts include “the administration of justice act” “Massachusetts government act” “the Quebec act”.
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July 4th 1776 the 2nd Continental congress adopted the declaration of independence. The United States was established as an independent nation. Government exist to protect individual rights “ Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness”.
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Burgoyne’s British boobs were defeated by colonist. This was also the turning point in the war.
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The Americans in French trapped general Cornwallis’s army at Yorktown, Virginia
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Ended the American revolution. Benjamin Franklin was the chief navigator. Land much larger than the original 13 colonies was acquired.
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The constitution of the United States established America’s national government and fundamental laws. Also guaranteed some basic rights to its citizens.
