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The Treaty of Paris signing was the recognition of Americas independence from Britain. It recognized the US boundaries from Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River and from Canada down to Florida.

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The Battle of Saratoga was a major victory because the americans fought hard enough to cause the British to surrender to the Americans. The victory showed the French they were able to win the fight causing the french to publicly side with the Americans by signing an alliance with the colonists. It was a key turning point battle because it gave us more hope we would win.

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The Battle of Trenton took place on Christmas to surprise the Hessian soldiers. Washington needed a victory to remind the soldiers why they were fighting and encourage them not to leave him with no army when their contracts were up. The plan worked and they ended up capturing 918 soldiers and killing 30. Even though this was a small victory it gave the soldiers major excitement and reassurance to stay fighting.

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The Declaration of Independence was the written document that the American colonists created to be separate from the King. It was written by Thomas Jefferson for the majority, and was approved two days after the voting for independence took place. its main concern was that the colonists were to have natural rights known as " Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."

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The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the earlier battles in the french and Indian war. This battle was fought on Breeds Hill, which was a neighboring peak in Massachusetts. This battle was lost by the Americans, but gave them a boost in confidence.

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The Battle of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the Revolutionary War. The local militias were out numbered at Lexington and fell back. However, at Concord the regulars were the ones out numbered.

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This time, all thirteen colonies were present. They agreed to retaliate against the British because the British had already attacked. George Washington was appointed as head of the Continental Army.

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Delegates from all colonies, except Georgia, met to discuss a plan of action against British actions. Many wanted peace so they sent a petition to the King with a list of all their grievances. However, the king did not respond.

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The Tea Acts did not raise the price of tea, it actually lowered the price. However, the taxes went straight to the British government. Colonists responded poorly to the acts and it eventually led to the Boston Tea Party.

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The Intolerable Acts were put into place to punish the colonists after the Boston Tea Party. The acts included laws that closed the ports which hurt the Massachusetts colonists. These acts bonded the other colonies.

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Several colonists (Sons of Liberty) dressed as natives and threw tea over board in response to the Tea Acts.

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Protests against the British turned violent. Protesters began throwing snow balls and stick at a group of British soldiers. The soldiers, in return, began to fire on them, killing five.

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Pontiac urged the tribes to reject the British and turn back to traditional ways. He aligned his tribe with several others and launched attacks. However, due to the failing of tribal alliances, they were forced to sign a peace treaty with the British. The British brought them blankets infested with small pox.

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The Townshend Acts were taxes on paper, paint, glass and tea. These acts resulted in even more boycotts from the colonists, mainly Boston and New York. British soldiers were sent to stop the boycotts which only increased tensions.

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This was the first meeting consisting of representatives from some of the British colonies. The reason for the meeting was to create a plan of action responding to the Stamp Act

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A tax was put onto every piece of paper in the colonies, by the British government. The tax was to help pay for the costs of defending and protecting the American frontier.

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The proclamation was issued by King George III after the end of the French and Indian War. The proclamation forbade settlers from living past a boundary along the Appalachian Mountains. The settlers ignored this.

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The Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War. The British claimed all lands east of Mississippi and Florida. The French had even given the British Quebec.

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Ben Franklin proposed that the colonies establish a more centralized government to: manage trade, indian relations, and defense. This plan was rejected.

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French and British fought for control of land in the Americas. More tribes sided with the French because the French had better relations with the natives. However, the British won, but at great expense.