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Term | Definition |
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Navigation Act of 1763 | Forced the colonies to sell their goods in England |
Proclamation of 1763 | A proclamation by England that said the colonists could not settle past the Appalachian Mountains |
Boston Tea Party | An event where a group of colonists dressed up as Native Americans and threw England's tea into the Boston Harbor |
Boston Massacre | An event where a group of English soldiers shot their guns into a crowd of colonists killing several of them |
Battle of Lexington and Concord | The first battles of the American Revolution which became known as "the shot heard round the world." This battle changed the relationship between the colonies and England forever. |
Battle of Saratoga | The first major victory for the Continental Army. After winning this battle, America began winning more often. |
Battle of Yorktown | The final battle of the American Revolution. American beat England and won independence. |
Treaty of Paris of 1783 | Document which said that America was now finally free from England |
Middle Passage | Voyage of the slaves from Africa to the Americas across the Atlantic Ocean |
French and Indian War | A war where England and France fought for control of North America. It was won by England. |
Salutary Neglect | England's decision not to make the American colonies follow trade laws |