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The American Revolution
Why did the Colonists revolt against the British?
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Changes in British Policy
French and Indian War Proclamation of 1763 – closed settlement west of Appalachian Mountains
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Changes in British Policy
Sugar Act Quartering Act Stamp Act Townshend Acts Tea Act
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Colonial Responses Boycotts Stamp Act Congress
Sons & Daughters of Liberty Boston Massacre Committees of Correspondence Boston Tea Party
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Road to Independence Thomas Paine’s Common Sense
Persuades colonists to revolt Second Continental Congress Olive Branch Petition (11/1775) People like John Dickinson wanted to make amends with Britain
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Declaration of Independence
A. Influences Enlightenment Thinkers John Locke Natural Rights English History Magna Carta B. Results Declaration of Independence listed grievances against King and announced creation of new government based on democracy and natural rights.
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