American Revolution

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Why were George Rogers Clark's victories important?

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Gave the U.S. claim to land west of the Appalchians.

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Pennsylvania location where the Continental Army endured the harsh winter of 1777-1778

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Valley Forge

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Agreement that allowed for British recognition of American independence

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Treaty of Paris

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Royal decision that prohibited settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains

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Proclamation of 1763

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British tax imposed on newspapers and other printed colonial documents

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Stamp Act

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Final battle of the Revolutionary War that resulted in British surrender

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Battle of Yorktown

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Document declaring the American colonies to be free from British rule

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Declaration of Independence

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First battle of the American Revolution resulting in a small colonial victory

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Battle of Lexington/Concord

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Conflict that left Britain with a huge debt and desire to avoid future conflict: French and Indian War, Boston Tea Party, Treaty of Paris, Stamp Act

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French and Indian War

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Turning point in the American Revolution in which France became allies: Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Yorktown, Battle of Lexington/Concord, Valley Forge

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Battle of Saratoga