American Revolution

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1775

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In the first major battle of the American revolution, the colonists face the British at The Battle of Bunker Hill

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1777

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The American victory at The Battle of Saratoga

is the turning point of the war. After this victory, the French decide to join the Americans in their fight against the British.

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1778

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France recognizes American independence

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1779

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Spain enters the war against Britain.

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1780

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Tupac Armaru, a descendant of the Incas. leads a revolt against Spain.

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1781

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The British surrender to the Americans at Yorktown.

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1783

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Great Britain recognizes American independence.

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Olive Branch Petition

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They declare their loyalty to the king, and asked him to repeal the Intolerance acts.

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Green Mountain Boys

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In a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga, located at the southern tip of Lake Champlain.

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Continental Army

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They pointed George Washington of Virginia, to be commander of this army.

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Patriots

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They thought British rule was harsh and unjust.

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Loyalists

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American colonists who remained loyal to Britain.

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Battle of Bunker Hill

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Was the first major Battle of the Revolution.

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Blockade

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Is the shutting of a port.

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Mercenaries

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Troops hired from germany.

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Common Sense

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If you would die or do something bad do the oppisite.

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Traitor

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A person who betrays the government or country.

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Declaration of Independence

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To set laws and government.

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Premable

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Introduction, followed by 3 main parts.

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Natural rights

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Rights that belong to a person through out their whole life

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Battle of Long Island

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Howe had over 40,000 troops. George Washington had less than 20,000. More than 1,400 American soldiers died.

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Battle of Trenton

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George Washington turns to retreat, but really hid's and wins the fight.

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Battle of Saratoga

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Was a major turning point in the war. George Washington won the war.

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Allies

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Work together to achieve a goal.

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Cavalry

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Troops on horseback.

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Valley Forge

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Washington's army had to stay at Valley forge to camp out.

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Battle of Cowpens

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Again Washington won the Battle of Cowpens, He divided his troops into small groups to win this war.

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Guerrilla

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Known as hit and run, tactics to take out big army's.

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Siege

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When a army blockades or surrounds the enemy.

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Battle of YorkTown

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Once again Washington won this war with same stratage.

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Ratified

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Or approved the treaty of paris.

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Constitution

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Document that sets out laws

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Bill of rights

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List of freedoms that the government promises to protect.

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Articles of Confederation

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Created a very loose alliance of the 13 colonies.

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Cede

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Or gave up their claims to their land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

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Currency

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Type of money.

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Land Ordinance

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Set up a system for settling the northwest territory.

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Northwest Ordiance

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It set up a government for the north west territory.

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Depression

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Businesses activity run slowly.

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Shay's Rebelion

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They attacked the courthouses and prevented the state from seizing farmers.e