The American Revolution

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This put Great Britain in debt, and they expected colonists to help pay it off.

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French and Indian War, Seven years war, 7 years war

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The concept of taking raw materials from overseas colonies and turning them into finished goods and selling those to other countries for major profits.

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mercantilism

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The first tax law placed on the colonists, found on paper, playing cards, etc...

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Stamp Act

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He was the Primary writer of the Declaration of Independence.

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Thomas Jefferson

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The reaction of the colonists with regard to the newly imposed Tea Act.

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Boston Tea Party

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This happened after angry colonists confronted British soldiers in the streets of Massachusetts.

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Boston Massacre

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How did poor people get to America?

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Joint-Stock Companies loaned them the money

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This person was appointed by the King to oversee the colonies.

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Royal Governor

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This group of people were elected by the colonists to help self-govern the colonies.

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Colonial Assembly

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This was the first battle of the American Revolution.

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Lexington and Concord