American Revolution by Meow

French Indian War

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The seven-year war that lasted from 1756 to 1763, this war reflected the imperialist attitude of both the French and British. When war ended, France got driven out of Canada and of their territories of the West Appalachian Mountains.

King George III

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King of both Great Britain and Ireland, he was mostly known for going absolute nuts and losing the American colonies.

General George Washinton

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Was the appointed commander of the Continental Army. Even though he was not very experienced in commanding, he had great leadership and secured the Victory of the Americans.

Proclamation of 1763

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This article prohibited the Anglo-Americans to settle on the lands that the French acquired following the French Indian War.

Stamp Act

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This act required the people to start paying direct taxes that were represented by this stamp.

Tea Act

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This act made the British East India to ship their goods directly to the colonies and sell their tea at a bargain price.

Sugar Act

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In 1764, the British law that was passed taxed molasses and anything with sugar in it.

Boston Massacre

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This took place on March 5, 1770. Colonists were becoming increasingly angry due to the many taxes they had to pay. Tensions happened between the soldiers and the colonists to the point where shot were fired, leading to 3 dead and 8 wounded.

Boston Tea Party

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On December 16, 1773, colonists grouped up and dressed as natives and threw everything on board into the British Harbor. Most of this cargo had tea which was being sold at unfair prices.

1st Continental Congress

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Between September 5, and October 26, 1774, came together the first continental congress in Carpenters Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

2nd Continental Congress

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A late 18th century meeting where the delegates of the 13 colonies came together in order to support the American Revolution and the Revolutionary War.

Lexington and Concord

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April 19, 1775, marked the beginning of the American War for Independence.

Lord Cornwallis

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The British Army and Official, surrendered his army at Yorktown in 1781.

Paul Revere

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Was an American silversmith who became an officer and an industrialist. Played a major role in the opening months of the American Revolutionary War.

John Adams

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An American diplomat, statesman, attorney, writer and founding father.

John Hancock

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Leading figure during the revolutionary war, also was the first to sign the U.S Declaration of Independence.

Declaration of Independence

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Adopted by the Continental Congress, 13 American Colonies severed their connections with Great Britain.

Battle of Saratoga

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A battle that gave a decisive victory to the Americans.

Battle of Yorktown

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During this battle, the British Troops surrendered and had the treaty of Paris signed in 1783.

Treaty of Paris

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A treaty signed by the British after surrendering to the Colonial Army and their French allies.

Thomas Jefferson

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Had a role as a prominent politician, he served the Virginia state government. Made 126 bills in three years.

Benjamin Franklin

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He represented the United States in France during the revolution, he was a delegate to the constitutional solution.

Thomas Paine

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Political philosopher, he was an English-born founding father. He wrote the "Common Sense" pamphlet which was a great influence on the American Revolution.