American Revolution
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Ivy Boswell
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What were the American Colonies?
The American Colonies were thirteen different territories along the east coast of North America.
They were given some freedom but controlled by England.
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Causes of the American Revolution
The Enlightenment-Colonists read John Locke and thought the king was taking away their rights
French and Indian War-England demanded colonies pay for the war to protect them
Taxes- The colonists did not want to pay taxes as they had no representation back in England
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Major Events in American Revolution
Boston Tea Party- Colonists protested tax on tea by throwing English tea into the harbor!
Battle of Trenton-first significant American victory! Showed the colonists that we could fight and win.
Battle of Yorktown-Americans trap large British army and force surrender! Americans win the war!
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Major Figures of the American Revolution
George Washington-General of the Continental Forces
Thomas Jefferson-Writer of much of the Declaration of Independence
Marquis de Lafayette-French leader who helped train American forces
Benjamin Franklin-Member of the Continental Congress, got France to join our side in the war.
Thomas Paine-Wrote pamphlet Common Sense, encouraging people to rebel.
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Results of the American Revolution
Most important: American independence!
France goes into debt, helping us and the French people get new ideas! (see what happens tomorrow)
American economic output increases, new factories and trade
America can expand westward (something England wouldn't let them do)
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