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.American Revolution

History Midterm '09

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Yorktown Battle in 1781
Saratoga Battle/turning point of the war
Seven Years War 1766-French and Indian War. French lost War
Stamp Act Passed in 1765
Boston Massacre March 5, 1770. Conflict between local workers and British settlers. Soldiers shot workers.
Patrick Henry Told colonists why they should be angry at British
Thomas Paine Wrote Common Sense pamphlet
Who surrendered at Yorktown British
Went to France to get their support for America’s independence Ben Franklin
Led the American forces during the Revolutionary War George Washington
Location Declaration of Independence signed Independence Hall
Common Sense Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. Inspirational. Stated that freedom is necessary
Continental Congress An illegal political party/wanted independent gov. that was separate from Great Britain
Declaration of Independence Listed unjust acts done by the King of Britain Boston
Loyal 9 Merchants formed a political group to go against the stamp act
Regulator’s Movement White farmers stand up against officials/support the common people
Treaty that ended the American Revolution? What year was it signed? Treaty of Paris. 1783
Headaches and challenges Washington faced. Only 1/3 of colonists in favor of a war for indepencence. Congress can’t tax to raise money for Continental Army. Poor training.
5 events that led to the American Revolution Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, Seven Years War, Common Sense, Declaration of Independence, Continental Congress
Boston Tea Party By commite of coorespondence to protest about tax on tea. Colonists siezed cargo ships and dumped into water.
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