The American Revolution occurred because of Great Britain's failure to adjust to conditions brought on by the growth and development of the colonies, and by the aggravation of a breakdown in the political and economic harmony that existed between the colonies and their mother country. America was a revolution force from the day of its discovery. The American Revolution was not the same thing as the American War of Independence. The war itself lasted only eight years, but the Revolution lasted over
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The American Revolution occurred because of Great Britain's failure to adjust to conditions brought on by the growth and development of the colonies, and by the aggravation of a breakdown in the political and economic harmony that existed between the colonies and their mother country. America was a revolution force from the day of its discovery. The American Revolution was not the same thing as the American War of Independence. The war itself lasted only eight years, but the Revolution lasted over
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such as newspapers. The colonists were offended by this. The act was later repealed on March 20,1766. This event was beneficial towards Britain. The Townshend Acts were acts passed in 1767 by Charles Townshend. They were taxes on glass, paint, paper, tea, etc. The colonists successfully boycotted the British goods, making the British lose money. Eventually, Lord North had the taxes repealed, except for the
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French and Indian War and the American Revolution Four Connections of the French and Indian War with the American Revolutions 1. No appreciation of colonial effort 2. Mutual dislike 3. Absence of French and Spanish attack 4. British troops remain (peace keeping) Royal Proclamation of 1763- divide French and Indians, colonists are not allowed to cross it Huge war debt after the French and Indian War Resurgence of Imperialism 1. The Sugar Act (1764) stipulated that if Americans purchased
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American Revolution A revolution is when a government is overthrown, because the citizens believe in a new system. This can lead up to a war. There have been many revolutions throughout history. The revolution I believe has had the largest impact was the American Revolution. The American Revolution began in 1763 and went on until 1787. This revolution wasn’t just one event it was many small events that led up to a large war. It began with the signing of The Treaty of Paris, which put an end the
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caused the most annoyance was the tax for tea. It was easy to smuggle, however, so it was also soon ignored. Eventually, Britain found out about the smuggling of tea. This led to its placement of a large number of troops in Boston, which the colonist hated. On March 5th, 1770, after a crowd of angry townspeople provoked the redcoats with snowballs, they fired at the crowd and killed 8 colonists, including one Crispus Attucks. This event is known as the Boston Massacre. Soon, all the Townshend Acts were
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people. This event was known as the Boston Massacre, this event and others led to the end of the Townshend Act, but the tax on tea remained. The Tea tax was the final straw for the American colonies. So on the night of December 16, 1773, 150 men climbed onto the three English cargo ships that held tea from Great Britain. Angry with the tax, disguised as Native Americans, they threw most if not all crates into the harbor. This event was known as the Boston Tea Party (Espinosa,
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the sunshine patriot will, in the crisis, shrinks from the service of his country: but he that stands it NOW deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” The Independence war all started because of tyranny and major British taxation. The Boston Tea Party, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the outcome of the war were just some the major stances colonists took to a take stand against Great Britain to make the 13 colonies independent. These are the words of a true patriot. He has risked his life
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SUGAR ACT OF 1764: Increased the taxes on imported sugar, as well as, coffee, textiles, wines, and indigo to help fix debt caused by French and Indian War. The import of French wines and foreign rum was prohibited. CURRENCY ACT OF 1764: Stopped Americans from handing out legal tender paper money. STAMP ACT OF 1765: The first tax that Americans paid directly to England and not their local legislature. All printed materials such as newspapers, pamphlets, legal documents, licenses, bills, almanacs
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|Pre-war event |Description |Contribution to the Revolutionary War | |French and Indian War|Also known as the 7 Years War, a conflict mostly between native Indian tribes, |Led to the British and French for the Posession of the continent. The French wanted to | | |the British and the French. |reclaim
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