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-Also referred to as "7 years war" because it lasted from 1756-1763. Those years reflected the imperialistic attitude of both France and England.
-France was supported by the the natives, which put England in a tight spot. Not only did they almost lose the war, they were also facing discontent back home at the colonies due to taxes cause by the war expenses.
-G. Washington's leadership was what won the war. The English victory pushed French colonies out of Canada and territories west of the Appalachian.  The proclamation of 1763 prohibited settlement in this area, because it was costly to protect the territory from indians.

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-Proclaimed after the English victory of the French and Indian War.
-Stated that no one shall colonize the land west of the Appalachian Mountain Range.
-This was an effect of the English spending too much money on the war and not having enough money to spend on colonization of western lands

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-This occurrence was caused by the frustration of the colonies with England. They were all mad at the heavy taxes.
-A mob was taunting British troops that were under strict orders not to engage. One shot was fires and the rest broke out.
-Although only 3 died and 8 were wounded, a graphic painting was made by Paul Revere and sent throughout the colonies. This was done in hopes to fuel the fire for Independence.

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-Took place on March 5th, 1770
-Was caused by frustrated colonists who were infuriated by heavy taxes on everyday items (mostly tea)
-Colonists dressed as Indians and boarded the West India Company ships. Once aboard, they threw everything overboard (mostly tea)

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-Took place in October of 1774
-Assembly of representatives of all colonies except Georgia.
-Discussion of current events and plan for Independence . Decided to do nothing and ask the king to reduce taxation.

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-Raised the price of tea to unimaginable levels.
-Outraged the colonists
-Caused the Boston Tea Party

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-Known as "The Shot Heard Round' the World," this was the first armed conflict of the Revolutionary War.
-Took place April 19th, 1775. Just 6 months after the 1st Continental Congress.
-Was caused by the tension rising between England and the Colonies. The English were going to sneak up on the Colonists and destroy their supplies at Lexington and Concord, however the Colonists were warned and ready.

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-Placed taxes on all paper documents in the colonies.
-Taxes due to lost money during the Seven Years War

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-Placed heavy taxes on sugar.

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-Taking place in September of 1775, this was a very different meeting from the 1st Continental Congress.
-This meeting was where George Washington was elected to be general of the Continental Army.
-Decided to draft the Declaration of Independence.

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-Written in July of 1776 by Thomas Jefferson as a result of the 2nd Continental Congress
-Original copy was a failed attempt to end slavery.
-Listed the reasons why the colonists wanted to break away from King George.
-Set Idea for inalienable rights.

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-General of the Continental Army.
-Was a Patriot
-Appointed at the 2nd Continental Congress

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-This American victory was a turning point in the war.
-Taking place in 1777, the Americans decided to go guerilla warfare.
This was the first major American victory.

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-Born in 1737 in England
-Moved to the colonies with the help of Benjamin Franklin after failing at many careers back home.
-Wrote a short, easy to read pamphlet called "Common Sense," which was seen as the first open call for independence. This contributed to the growing desire to separate from King George.

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-Marked the end of the War
-The french showed up to assist the English and won the war.
-Lord Cornwallis Surrendered

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-Helped Jefferson arrive to the colonies.
-Signed the treaty of paris

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-Loyalist
-Surrendered at Yorktown
-Was held captive by George Washington until British decided to surrender.

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-Born April of 1743
-Extremely well educated man who began to study law. Law school was where he began to think about colonists rights.
-Jefferson convinced George Mason to write the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which later posed as a model for the Declaration of Independence.

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-Signed on September 3rd, 1783.
-England sent two delegates, but refused to stay longer than necessary.
-Treaty recognized America as a free country.

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-First signature on the Declaration pf Independence

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-Warned colonists that the British were coming.
-Painted the Boston Massacre Painting

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-Remained in England for the entirety of the Revolution.
-Ideas where disliked throughout the colonies
-Left the troops to monitor the angry colonists.