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Significance: The Stamp Act was one of the first laws Great Britain passed that angered the American public. Tensions between the British and Americans were starting to appear. Numerous protests forced Great Britain to repel the law, but the damage was done.

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Significance: The Boston Tea Party sent a message to Great Britain about how angry the colonists were. It created rage and tensions between America and Britain. The act sparked the beginning of the American Revolution.

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Significance: The Americans may have lost the Battle of Bunker Hill, but they managed to injure the majority of the British troops. This gave the colonists a confidence boost. The damages they made toward the British soldiers, made them feel more hopeful about their chances of victory next time.

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Significance: Common Sense is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. It argued that King George III was a tyrant and that it is the right of the people to overthrow a tyrannical government. The pamphlet was extremely influential. It changed the minds of many people and encouraged the revolution.

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Significance: The Declaration of Independence contains important legal and political ideas. It  describes the reasons why the colonists would like to be free of Britain's rule. Its beliefs have shaped our nation and influenced right movements all over the world.

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Significance: The French's alliance with the Americans strengthened their forces against the British. France brought weapons, troops, ships, and money. Their alliance made victory for the Americans more plausible.

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Significance: The British's surrender declared victory for the Americans. Great Britain's defeat forced them to accept America as a separate country. Their surrender led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris and the birth of a new nation.

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Significance: The Treaty of Paris halted some of the tension between the U.S. and Great Britain. It separated the Americans from Britain's rule, and recognized them as their own individual country. The treaty also discussed the boundaries of the new nation.

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Significance: The creation of the constitution formed a strong central government. It improved the weak Articles of Confederation and took its place. It is still used in the U.S. today.

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Significance: The Bill of Rights proclaimed the rights of everyone in the country. It guaranteed an individual's civil rights and liberties. We still hold ourselves to these rights today.