American Revolution Basics

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American Revolution

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War for independence from Britain

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1776

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Declaration of Independence

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George Washington

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Leader of American forces

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Boston Tea Party

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Protest against British taxes

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Redcoats

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British soldiers

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Patriots

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Colonists who wanted independence

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Thomas Jefferson

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Wrote the Declaration of Independence

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13 Colonies

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Original American states

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Benjamin Franklin

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Inventor

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Paul Revere

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Famous for his midnight ride to warn colonists of British approach