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The American Revolution, And so, the American experiment begins..., To be…
The American Revolution
Causes of the war:
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British begin taxing everyday items, affecting citizens' incomes
The Boston Massacre takes place on March 5, 1770 - increasing tension in the colonies (firing on unarmed Boston Protesters)
The Tea Act spurs the Boston Tea Party, December 16, 1773
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2nd Continental Congress forms again and decides to break the social contract (John Locke Philosophy of breaking up an abusive relationship) in the Declaration of Independence
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Foreign Aid
John Paul Jones
Privateer turned pirate who helped start the Continental Navy when he stole British ships and cargo.
Marquis de Lafayette
Diplomat from France who supported both the American and French revolution. He was critical to French aid in the war (especially the battle of Yorktown)
Baron von Steuben
Exiled Prussian military strategist who was adopted into the Continental Army and he trained the US military on drills/trainings. He began his efforts at Valley Forge
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Continental Army
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George Washington stood out as a general with his strategies, innovations (inoculations), resiliency with his men, and willingness to adopt outside help
Treaty of Paris, 1783
The Battle of Yorktown, 1781 ended the war when British General Cornwallis surrendered on behalf of the British army.
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Terms of the Treaty:
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Removal of British forces from American territory, including Quebec fishing grounds and the Great Lakes
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This treaty ultimately ended the war with France, Spain, and The US for Great Britain
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And so, the American experiment begins...
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