American Revolutionary War and Related Events

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French & Indian War: Causes

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The conflict between France and Britain over territory in North America.

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Proclamation of 1763

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A decree by King George III forbidding colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Sugar Act

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A law passed by the British Parliament setting taxes on molasses and sugar imported by the colonies.

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Boston Tea Party

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A protest by American colonists against British taxation, where they dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

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Lexington & Concord

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The first battles of the American Revolutionary War.

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Battle of Bunker Hill

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An early and significant battle of the American Revolutionary War.

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Effects of the French & Indian War

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Led to British debt and increased taxation on American colonies.

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Intolerable Acts

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A series of punishments taken by Britain in response to the Boston Tea Party.

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Quartering Act

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Required American colonists to house and supply British soldiers.

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Townshend Acts

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2nd series of British taxes passed beginning in 1767, taxed paint, tea, paper, lead, etc