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Revolutionary War - Coggle Diagram
Revolutionary War
Causes of the war
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British began taxing everyday items, affecting citizens' incomes
The Boston massacre takes place on March 5, 1770 - increasing tension in the colonies (firing on unarmed Boston protester's)
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
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
John Paul Jones
Privateer turned pirate who helped start the Continental Navy when he stole British ships and cargo.
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Treaty of Paris 1783 This treaty ultimately ended the war with France, Spain, and The US for Great Britain
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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