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There was en enraged crowd that heard a rumor that the british troops were going to cut down their liberty tree

The rope makers protested customs building were all the tax money was kept. they help clubs and threw snow balls and also the clubs they wielded at the soldiers

Wallenfeldt, jeff. “Access Britannica Academic.” Britannica Academic, academic.eb.com/levels/collegiate/article/Boston-Massacre/15838. Accessed 18 Oct. 2023.

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Signed: September 3rd, 1783

Treaty of Paris; 9/3/1783; Perfected Treaties, 1778 - 1945; General Records of the United States Government, Record Group 11; National Archives Building, Washington, DC.

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The massacre was between british soldiers and a crowd of people in boston specificaly rope makers and the soldiers where Corporal William Wemms and Privates Hugh Montgomery, John Carroll, William McCauley, William Warren, and Matthew Kilroy, accompanied by Preston.

Wallenfeldt, jeff. “Access Britannica Academic.” Britannica Academic, academic.eb.com/levels/collegiate/article/Boston-Massacre/15838. Accessed 18 Oct. 2023.

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A total of 4 people were killed in the boston massacre

Samuel Gray, Samuel Maverick, James Caldwell, and Crispus Attucks.

Revere, Paul. "The Fruits of Arbitrary Power." The Boston gazette [Boston], 12
Mar. 1770.

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The American Colonies and Great Britain

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A major conflict involving the United States and Great Britain stemmed from a dispute of independence. The rising United States was attempting to become an independent nation. Much to the displeasure of Great Britain The peace process pitted the United States against Great Britain in a long, tumultuous war that concluded after years of opposition. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and John Jay represented the U.S. and fought for their goals to further expand themselves as a growing nation.

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Britain accepted the United States as an independent Nation. The U.S. was allowed to expand westward and gained more territory and boundaries were abolished. The signing of this treaty was a pivotal moment in declaring the U.S. as a free and independent nation.

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the colonists were mad about the townshend acts because tea was a popular drink so the extra price caused rebellion so they boarded british ships with tea and threw it into the boston harbor

“Access Britannica Academic.” Britannica Academic, academic.eb.com/levels/collegiate/article/Boston-Tea-Party/15841. Accessed 20 Oct. 2023.

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The intolerable acts were a series of disciplinary laws enacted by the British government is response to the events of the Boston Tea Party. Defiance in the colonies had been prevalent for some time, and the British were trying to abolish the stubbornness in the colonies. Parliament attempted to assert it's political authority more in America. Boston was the center of attention, as it was one of the most hostile colonies in America. Changes to Boston run rampant. The Boston Harbor Port Bill was signed, shutting down the harbor and restitution had to be paid. An elective council was replaced with an appointed representative in the Massachusetts Government Act. Massachusetts used to be a crown colony, but now lost that privilege. British officials were protected from being charged with capital offense and were allowed to have trial in England. this was known as the Administration of Justice Act. Americans also had to house British troops in their own dwellings, known as the quartering act.

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The British Parliament and the colonists of the Massachusetts bay colony

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The Sons of Liberty were made up of males from all walks of colonial society, and among its membership were artisans, craftsmen, business owners, tradesmen, apprentices, and common laborers

Edes, Benjamin, Jr. "On Tuesday last the body of the people." Boston Gazette,

20 Dec. 1773.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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The intolerable acts were an unsuccessful attempt at reimposing a strong grip on Massachusetts and keeping the colonies in line. However, indecisiveness on behalf of britain over the course of ten years on whether Massachussetes should be disbanded as a colony or not resulted in

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Primary Source: Depiction of British Port

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Primary Source: Depiction of British Port

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Lexington and Concord/Olive Branch Petition

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Lexington and Concord/Olive Branch Petition

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Lexington and Concord: April 19, 1775

Olive Branch Petition: Adopted July 5, 1775, and signed on July 8

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Olive Branch: Members of Congress drafted a petition to send to the King of Great Britain. The first draft was outlined by Thomas Jefferson, but was deemed to aggressive. John Dickinson, a patriot, edited the outline and turned the direction of the petition to more peaceful.
Lexington and Concord: Battles that instigated the revolutionary war and officially broke any peace with the British. Patriots, (rebel colonists) and British soldiers were involved in this dispute.

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General Thomas Gage was tasked by the King to seize all weapons and other arms from the colonists of Boston Massachusetts. This was due to disobedience and constant backlash from the colonists. When peaceful negotiations amongst the colonists and British fell through, an all out battle broke out that caused many deaths and injuries to both parties. The colonists drove the British back to retreat, but the casualties proved as a harsh consequence. The Olive Branch petition attempted to settle the feud between England and the impatient colonies. The petition came into effect after votes by all the colonies. The King neglected the petition and could not forgive the colonies for the many terrible, oppressive acts they committed. War would soon begin.

"By the King, A Proclamation, For Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition"; Papers of the Continental Congress- 1774-1789, Item 152, Letters from Gen. George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Army, 1775-84, vol 1., p. 271; Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention; Record Group 360; National Archives

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The King of England did not accept the attempt at forgiveness. from the Olive Branch petition. The colonists drafted a petition to resolve the every growing conflict amongst Britain and the colonies. The King knew the colonists had committed many disobedient acts that required drastic measures to be taken to maintain order. The rift between the colonies and Britan had increased greatly. The king sought revenge and issued the proclamation of rebellion. A fight dawned upon the young nation and a tumultuous eight year war, commenced

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“Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, VA.” What Was the Olive Branch Petition?, www.jyfmuseums.org/learn/research-and-collections/essays/what-was-the-olive-branch-petition. Accessed 24 Oct. 2023.

“Treaty of Paris (1783).” National Archives and Records Administration, National Archives and Records Administration, www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/treaty-of-paris. Accessed 24 Oct. 2023.

“Britannica Academic.” Britannica Academic, academic.eb.com/levels/collegiate/article/Intolerable-Acts/42639. Accessed 24 Oct. 2023.

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The colonists were unhappy with their lack of representation in the British parliament; this would not have been a big deal if they were not being taxed; this enraged the colonists, causing them to rebel against the British crown.

Willard, Wallace M. “Access Britannica Academic.” Britannica Academic, academic.eb.com/levels/collegiate/article/United-States/111233. Accessed 19 Oct. 2023.

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The british and the colonist were involved in the war it was british soldiers verses The colonists military lead by george washington

Jefferson, Thomas “Declaration of Independence” Accessed 21 Oct. 2023.

Willard, Wallace M. “Access Britannica Academic.” Britannica Academic, academic.eb.com/levels/collegiate/article/United-States/111233. Accessed 19 Oct. 2023.