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Events Leading to the American Revolution study site

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taxesmoney that people pay to their government in return for services
Frence/Indian Warwas fought over fur trading areas in the Ohio River Valley
Colonists/EnglishWon the French/Indian War
Sons of Liberty/Daughters of LibertyA secret group that protested against England
Stamp ActA tax on any items printed on paper
Made the colonists mad!The King told the colonists they would have to pay taxes to pay for the F/I war
protestAn act or event to which people complain about an issue they do not agree with
The colonist rally cry!"NO taxation without representation!"
Red CoatsEnglish/British soldiers
Boston Tea PartySons of Libery's protest against the tea tax
PatriotsColonists who wanted independence from England/Britian
LoyalistColonists who were loyal to the England/Britian. Did not want independence
Lexington and ConcordFirst battle of the Rev. "Shot heard around the world"
YorktownFinal big battle of the war. England/Britian surrendered
LibertyFreedom from being controlled by another government
repealcancel a law
delegatesomeone chosen to speak or act for others
boycottrefusal to buy,sale or trade certain goods as a protest
allyon the same side.
rebelliona fight against those in charge
proclamationan official public statement
congressa group of representatives who make laws
correspondencewritten communication



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