American Rev.

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olive branch petition

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- a petition adopted by the continental congress as resort to not fully go to war with great Britain, it affirmed American loyalty to prevent further conflict but was rejected

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prohibitory act

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-act passed on 1775 was measure of retaliation by great Britain against the American rebellion, became know as American revolutionary war which applied a blockade on American ports

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common sense

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- a pamphlet that Thomas Paine wrote which explain some of the reasons the colonies were against great Britain and an argument of why they should be given independence

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declaration of independence

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-document adopted by the continental congress 1776 which stated that the colonies were no longer part of the British empire and now were independent states, abstracted by the ideas of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness john lock had written before

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Thomas Jefferson

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-principal writer of the declaration of independence, was one of the influential founding fathers that became the third president. promoted republicanism and became the image of the republican party during his time

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george mason

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-American patriot that convinced the federalists to passed the first ten amendments which became the bill of rights

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continental congress

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- a convention of delegates that became the government of the colonies during the American revolution

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articles of confederation

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- First constitution of the United States of America and it specified how the government should be run. Beginning in 1777 the articles were in use. In November 15, 1777 new Articles of Confederation were done and began to operate.

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george washington

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-Military and political leader of the United States. He was the first president of the United States.
He was president from 1789 to 1797
Led the Continental Congress Army to victory in the American Revolution war

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bunker hill

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-Battle that took place on and around Breeds Hill in June 17, 1775. It was during the siege of Boston. It was the loss of the colonial forces but a great loss of officers of the British army.

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general thomas gage

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-A British Genenral best known for his involvement in the American Independence in the early days. He tried to take over Boston but failed and was replaced by General Howe in October 1775

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hessians

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-German regiments hired by the British empire to fight in the American revolution. The most significant role they played was in the Battle of Trenton. Many of these Hessians would desert the British and fight for Americans because they were promised land

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lord cornwalllis

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-British army officer and colonial administrator. He is known for his surrender to American troops in 1781 at the Siege of Yorktown.

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nathaneal greene

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-Major general of the Continental Army in the American Independence that obtained the same reputation as that of George Washington. Known for the defeat of General Cornwallis and the victory in the Siege of Yorktown.

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john adams

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-Leading champion of independence in 1776 and second president of the United States. He represented Enlightenment values and promoted republicanism one of the most influential Founding Fathers.Sign the alien and sedition acts

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john bay

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-Founding Father and first Chief of Justice of the United States. Known for the creation and establishment of Jays Treaty which help set up a foreign policy and secure favorable peace terms with Great Briatin.

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treaty of paris 1783

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-It formally ended the war between Great Britain and the United States it was ratified by the Congress of the confederation on January 14, 1784 and for Britain on April 9, 1784

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women during war time

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-Woman would stay back and did the farm work or run businesses some even followed men to war. Many woman became poor and would lead protest against high taxes. Some woman would dress up like man in order to fight.

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Abigail Adams

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-Wife of John Adams she gave political advice to John Adams. He went on to tell him that he shouldn't leave to much power in the hands of the husbands

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civic virtue

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-Cultivation of habits of personal living re said to be important for the success of a community. In order for the new government to be successful property owners should live under civic virtue.

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ordinance of 1784

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-Proposal by Jefferson that divided the western territory into ten self governing districts. Each state would be able to petition Congress for statehood.

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northwest ordinance

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-this created one single Northwest territory rather instead of the ten had before. It sated its population had to be at least 60000 people in order to declare a statehood. This statehood could be divided fro 3 to 5 territories

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shay's rebellion

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-A rebellion that lasted from 1786 to 1787 that was lead by Daniel Shay. The rebellion happened due to the farmers anger towards crushing taxes and debt.