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What was the Lord North's Compromise?
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In 1775, Parliament said they will not tax any colony whose inhabitants tax themselves for the purpose of contributing revenues to Britain.
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What was the Acts of Parliament?
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New England is excluded from the fisheries and prohibeted from all trad except with England, and the British West Indies. No ammunition imported by colonies.
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What were significant of Lexington and Concord?
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1. Started the War, 'shot heard around the world'.
2. British are already in Boston, but are leaving. 3. Looking for colonial leaders: Samuel Adams and John Hancock. 4. Looking to destory weapons of colonies. |
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What exactly was the Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill?
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In 1775 the battle was- the americans lost, although more English soldiesrs were killed. The English took over the hill, but it raised the colonists confidence.
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Common Sense
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Written by Thomas Paine 1776
Pamphlet sparks people to be Patriots France signs secret treaty in Second Cont. Provides with arms and ammo. |
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