Understanding the American Revolution

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American Revolution

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1775-1783

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Boston Tea Party

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1773 protest against British taxes

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Declaration of Independence

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July 4, 1776

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George Washington

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Commander of Continental Army

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Thomas Jefferson

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Author of Declaration of Independence

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Benjamin Franklin

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Diplomat to France

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Taxation without representation

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Colonial grievance

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Stamp Act

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1765 tax on paper goods

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Intolerable Acts

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Punitive laws after Boston Tea Party

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Battle of Lexington and Concord

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First battles of the Revolution