American Revolutionary War Flashcards

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Declaration of Independence

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-The Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies.

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Taxation without Representation

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-“No taxation without representation” is a slogan originating during the 1750s and 1760s that summarized a primary grievance of the British colonists

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Acts..Purpose/Why(Navigation Act)

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-Navigation Acts were a continuation of laws that restricted the use of foreign shipping for trade between England (after 1707, Great Britain) and its colonies.

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Articles of Confederation Strength vs. Weakness

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  • The Articles of Confederation, formally the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, was an agreement among the 13 founding states.
  • to weak to lead.
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Battle of York Town

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-Last battle of the Revolutionary war, won by Washington and general Lord Cornwallis was defeated with the help of the French ships.

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