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Revolution- an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/revolution http://www.americanrevolution.com/AmRevEssays.factors.htm http://www.americanrevolution.com/ http://www.multied.com/revolt/French.html Example 1. The boston Massacre- Was a mass killing of English Patriots in 1770. It occured because the colonists threw snowballs and sticks at the soldiers. Then the Captain of the squad, Captain Preston gave the fire order, then later claimed that his company was attacked by heavy clubs. This is one of the events that lead up to the American Revolution in 1775. Only five men were killed, but many others were severely wounded in this violent act from the British.

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Example 2. The French and Indian War (The Seven Years War)- The war between Britain and the French and the Indians of North America. Most of this war was fought in Canada. The British won after seven years of fighting. After they won, they also took claim to Canada and most of its surrounding areas. Including most of Northern America.

Example 3. The Boston Tea Party- In 1763, the British were taxing the Colonies on tea, to compensate for war costs. Then the Sons of Liberty dressed as Indians, and raided the British tea ships. They then dumped the tea into the Boston Harbor. This was a stand against the British tyranny and over-taxation.