American Revolution
By Lucas O.
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George Washington
When the war broke out, George Washington was appointed commander in chief of all colonial military forces. When King George III made the proclamation of 1763, Washington was extremely upset. He also opposed the Stamp Act, because he believed it they were major violations against the colonist's rights and later, he had took action. He was also a founding father, and the first president of the United States of America.
"Sons of Liberty"
The Sons of Liberty were a group of organized Americans who challenged the British government at every possible opportunity. They were dedicated to resisting taxes and trade restrictions. They would harass officers, and often burn down building. One of the first acts of protests was looting and burning down the British ship Gaspee.
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Stamp Act
Intolerable Acts
Quebec Act
The Boston Tea Party
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The Battle of Lexington and Concord (1775)
The Battle of White Plains (1776)
The Battle of Princeton (1777)
The Battle of brandywine (1777)
The battle of german town (1777)
The Battle of Monmouth (1778)
The Battle of kings mountain (1780)
the battle of cowpens (1781)
Activity 2.5 - Major Battle
The Battle of yorktown
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The Treaty of Paris 1783
The Declaration of Independence
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Activity 4 - Central Question
Activity 4.5 - lasting symbol of the american revolution
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references
http://www.nps.gov/revwar/about_the_revolution/consequences_war.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolution
http://europeanhistory.about.com/od/warsinnorthamerica/a/britainARWconseq.htmhttp://www.americanhistorycentral.com/entry.php?rec=478&view=quick-facts
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/treatyofparis1783def.htmhttp://www.theamericanrevolution.org/battles.aspx
http://www.mrnussbaum.com/amrevolution/revolutionary_war_battles.htm
http://americanhistory.about.com/od/revolutionarywar/a/amer_revolution.htm
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/treatyofparis1783def.htm
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