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    Revolutionary War

    example the Boston Massacre, The Boston port act, The Massachusetts government act, The administration of Justice Act and The quartering act. All this were few of the reasons that brought the revolutionary war into the 13 colonies. We American decided not to be bully by the British authority so we decided to take matters into our on hands. It was not easy for us do that Britain out number us x6, but we never quitted and decided to keep fighting. The Boston massacre, one

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    How Did The British Colonials Resistance To The American Revolution

    1775 British imperial policies intensified colonials’ resistance to British rule and their commitment to republican values by passing the Intolerable Act, Sugar Acts and sending troops to colonies. Because of the Boston Tea Party in 1773, Britain punished the colonies by closing the Boston Harbor, restricting town meetings, making the colonies provide housing and supplies for troops and letting soldiers do what they want without being punished. Closing the Harbor made it hard for ships to import and

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    Charles Cornwallis Revolutionary War

    The loss of the British colonies in the American war for independence came as a major shock to England and the rest of the world. No one would have expected the poorly supplied continental army to defeat the world superpower that was Great Britain. The person that is known in history for surrendering and ending the war is a man by the name of Charles cornwallis. General Cornwallis fought bravely in both the Seven Years war and the american war of independence, served in parliament, and fought for

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    The Boston Massacre: The Bloody Massacre Of Boston

    On March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre took place, which is also known as the Bloody Massacre of Boston. At that time in history a group of American colonists got together at the Customs House in Boston and started harassing the British soldiers that were guarding the building. The group had called themselves Patriots, and they were fighting against the British troops that were in their cities. The troops were sent to Boston back in 1768 to make the town follow the taxation laws that the British parliament

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    Research Paper On We The Patriots

    Introduction: We patriots want to be independent with the American colonies to gain their independence from Great Britain. We the Patriots include many famous patriots like: Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, Ethan Allen, Patrick Henry, and Ben Franklin. Here is a quote from Patrick Henry:”Give me liberty or give me death.” This means that we the colonist should be independent from Britain. We became Patriots because we felt they weren't being treated fairly by the British. We were being taxed without any

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    How Did Technology Impact The French And Indian War And Technology

    them. The definition of technology is machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge. Technology doesn’t have to be electronic, it can also be physical. For example, a shovel, a pulley or an axe. During the time of the Boston Tea Party, some colonists used a machine called the “Turtle” to attach explosives to the bottom of British ships (7). The colonists used this machine to sabotage them to prevent any tea from docking to the colonies (7). George Washington approved

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    The Three Main Causes Of The American Revolution

    early american history, which would make one wonder how their relations got so bad. There were many events that lead up to this, such as the Proclamation of 1763 and the writs of assistance, But three very important events were the Townshend Acts, the Boston Tea Party and The Intolerable acts. These three events were central causes of the american revolution. The first of the the was the Townshend acts. After the French and Indian War, England was greatly in debt, and tried to tax the colonies, but the

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    Causes And Consequences Of The American Revolution

    The American Revolution started around 1673, after the French and Indian War. Republicanism and patriotism began to spread around the colonies, and the British began to enforce taxes and acts on the colonists, sparking a revolution. Though the Americans had smaller armies, less experience, and not as advanced weapons, they won. After the Treaty of Paris of 1763, which ended the French and Indian War, Britain had to pay off large debts acquired during the war. George Grenville, the British Prime

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    Events Leading Up To The Revolutionary War

    time period more than others. These include the Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre. Boston Tea Party The Boston Tea Party was a very influential time in American history. It occurred on the night of December 16, 1770. Involved were the Parliament, the Patriots and the Sons of Liberty, and the merchants in Boston. Seeking to help the East India Tea Company, Parliament adjusted import taxes on tea sent to the colonies. The consignees of Boston refused to accept the tea shipments. The merchants

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    Sons Of Liberty: Patriots Or Terrorists?

    The Boston Tea Party only destroyed valued goods that were bought, sold, and traded, so a certain box of tea did not have a significant personal value to one. On the other hand though, by destroying personal belongings that someone worked their whole life for

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