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In New York
Gates vs. Burgoyne (Gent. Johnny)
October 17th Burgoyne surrenders with over 5,000 men captured
Turning point in battle: Made French realize they were worthy of allience

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First congress of American Colonies.
27 delegates from 9 colonies met in New York to discuss big matters
They were complaiing that none of them got to go to England and represent them.
Hence the infamous saying, " No taxation without representation"

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Protests became violent
A "Patriot" mob threw snowballs, sticks, stones, even clubs at a group of british soldiers
The British troops eventually fired back. Killing 5 including Crispus Attucks- freed black

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Agreed to fight British
They made George Washington the leader of the Continental Army
Certain colonists petitioned the King for peace
Named the Olive Branch Petition

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A meeting to discuss an appropriate response to the British actions
All colonies met except for Georgia because they were roughly new/loyal to the king.
Most wanted a political compromise, some wanted to still rebel against British.
Promised to meet up again if problems weren't resolved.

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Led by British General Howe
1,100 British men killed
400 Americans killed
The British lost a lot of men whereas compared to them we lost less

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Battle of Lexington and Concord: April 18th, 1775

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Battle of Lexington and Concord: April 18th, 1775

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700 soldiers met the patriots at Lexington, then Concord.
The militia was called the Minute Men
There was a famous saying, "Shot heard 'round the world"

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A tax on paper, paint, glass, and tea
This lead to even more boycotting than before.
The most significant places were Boston and New York.
New York led merchant boycotts.

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A plan to assemble the colonies into one unified government to:
-manage trade
-help indian relations
-defense
It was assembled by Ben Franklin but it was rejected

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Battle of Trenton: December 25, 1776

Washington led his troops across Delaware. He snuck
up/surprised the Hessians that were camping in Trenton. The Americans took
about 900 prisoners and a lot of supplies.

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Battle of Trenton: December 25, 1776

Washington led his troops across Delaware. He snuck
up/surprised the Hessians that were camping in Trenton. The Americans took
about 900 prisoners and a lot of supplies.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Declaration of Independence: July 4th, 1776

It was written by Thomas Jefferson. It says that we believe
in equality, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It was written
because the colonist wanted to be free and independent from Great Britain. 

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Declaration of Independence: July 4th, 1776

It was written by Thomas Jefferson. It says that we believe
in equality, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It was written
because the colonist wanted to be free and independent from Great Britain. 

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Pontiac’s Rebellion: 1763 after French and Indian war 

It was an Indian uprising and began destroying British forts
in the area. It was led by an Ottawa chief named Pontiac.

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Pontiac’s Rebellion: 1763 after French and Indian war 

It was an Indian uprising and began destroying British forts
in the area. It was led by an Ottawa chief named Pontiac.

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Proclamation Line: October 7, 1763

It was issued by King George the Third. It was a law that
forbade the colonist to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains. It was to
prevent conflict between Native Americans and the British.

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Proclamation Line: October 7, 1763

It was issued by King George the Third. It was a law that
forbade the colonist to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains. It was to
prevent conflict between Native Americans and the British.

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French and Indian War: 1756-1763

It was a war between England and France for control of
certain lands in North America. The war lasted 7 years

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French and Indian War: 1756-1763

It was a war between England and France for control of
certain lands in North America. The war lasted 7 years

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Stamp Act: 1756

Stamps were put on newspapers, legal and commercial
documents, which then repealed in 1766.

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Stamp Act: 1756

Stamps were put on newspapers, legal and commercial
documents, which then repealed in 1766.

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Boston Tea Party: December 16, 1773

It was a protest made by the sons of liberty 

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Boston Tea Party: December 16, 1773

It was a protest made by the sons of liberty 

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Intolerable Acts: 1774

It was passed by the British parliament after the Boston tea
party. They made these laws because they wanted the colonists to pay back the
money.

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Intolerable Acts: 1774

It was passed by the British parliament after the Boston tea
party. They made these laws because they wanted the colonists to pay back the
money.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Treaty of Paris (ends the Revolutionary War): 1783

It was negotiated between the United States and Great
Britain, it ended the revolutionary war. The continental congress had a five
member meeting to negotiate a meeting.

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Treaty of Paris (ends the Revolutionary War): 1783

It was negotiated between the United States and Great
Britain, it ended the revolutionary war. The continental congress had a five
member meeting to negotiate a meeting.

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Tea Act: 1773
               
It was an act of the parliament of Great Britain. It was to
reduce the amount of tea that was held.

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Tea Act: 1773
               
It was an act of the parliament of Great Britain. It was to
reduce the amount of tea that was held.