Revolution Vocab

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Boston Tea Party

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1773 protest against British taxes; tea dumped into Boston Harbor.

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No taxation without representation!

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Colonists believed they shouldn't be taxed without direct representatives in Parliament.

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Articles of Confederation

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First written guidelines for the U.S. government.

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Benjamin Franklin

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Founding Father who established the first library, fire department, and police department in his community.

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Treaty of Paris

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U.S. gained independence from Britain

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Declaration of Independence

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Grievances to King George explaining colonists' desire for independence.

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Independence

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Self-reliance and freedom from outside control.

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liberty

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Freedom from government control

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Preamble

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Introduction to the Constitution

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Grievance

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Complaint