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British Tax Increase
King George III became more unpopular with every new tax.
"No Taxation Without Representation" was a constant phrase in politics
The King became determined to force American obedience -
Intolerable Acts
The Boston Port Act
The Administration Of Justice Act
The Massachusetts Government Act
The Quartering Act
The Quebec Act -
The Declaration Of Independence
On July 4th 1776 the second continental congress adopts the declaration of independence -
Militia
The colonials would obtain support from france
-military officers
-troops
-naval support
-money -
The Treaty Of Paris
Ended the American Revolution
Benjamin Franklin was chief negotiator
Territories much larger than 13 colonies was acquired -
Articles of Confederation
set up a central government with one legislature
congress had authority to make war and settle interstate disputes -
Freedom
Most freedom only applied to adult white males -
Slavery
Slavery existed until 1865