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The War of Independence (1775-1783). Reasons, development and consequences
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Reasons, development and consequences.2. Seven Years' War (1756–1763)
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3. Quartering Act (1765)
4. The Stamp Act (1765)
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«No taxation withoutrepresentation»
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8. The Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775)
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(April 19, 1775)
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Concord "The shot heard 'round the world."
9. The Second Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia (May 1775) George Washington named Commander in Chief
The Second Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia(May 1775)
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10. Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776
11. Battle of Princeton (January 3, 1777)
12. The Battle of Saratoga (October, 1777)
The Battle of Saratoga(October, 1777)
Surrender of Burgoyne