Because of all of this reasons, people started becoming as the book says, "a threatening force in the midst of the war". ... (p. 86) Later, the French, who had helped the revolution by blocking supplies and reinforcements from the English, later gave land to the British in the west of the Appalachians. The Indians then united, and made war "on the British in what was called "Pontiac's Conspiracy" by the British, and "a liberation war for independence" in the words used by Francis Jennings."(p. 86) also, the Indians played a big part in the revolution, first fighting alongside the Fr...

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In the spring of 1754, war broke out between the British and French in America. Franklin thought the colonies needed to unite for self-defense against the French and Indians. ... He said, above all, the British must avoid a surprise attack by the French and Indians. ... As a result, the French and Indians ambushed the British. ... With this in mind, in the fall of 1776, he was sent to France to try to talk the French into entering the war on America's side. ...

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The Scientific Revolution which resulted in the Enlightenment had much significance that helped influence the American Revolution. the American Revolution was fueled because Great Britain started to control the American colonies through laws by restricting territorial expansion, imposing taxes, and ...

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Beginning in 1775, the American Revolution was probably one of the most influential wars in U.S. history. ... The war started out of a disagreement between the original thirteen colonies and Great Britain. ... Right after the French and Indian War, Britain gained Canada and Florida in the treaty. Since French no longer surrounded the colonies, the colonies no longer need to rely on British forces to help shield them from attack. ... After the French and Indian war there was a sharp change in the way Britain viewed their relationship with the colonies. ...

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"In 1754 he was the delegate from Pennsylvania to the Inter-colonial Congress that met at Albany to address the French and Indian War. ... Franklin knew of the inevitability of war. ... He knew that a change of society was necessary prior to the war because he was aware of the effects that the war would cause on America and England regardless of the outcome. ... Due to the fact that Franklin was respected for his work at home and abroad he made many attempts to receive French and Canadian support during and after the Revolutionary War. Franklin's character made him extremely popular in Fr...

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The military had to protect its province from the Indians because England wouldn't send any help. ... Another thing he did was he helped get France as our ally during the revolution; he also helped with the treaty of France. After the war, he took part in congress, and Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. ... This army helped save the province from the angry Indians and during the other wars. ...

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During King Phillip's War, the settlers and the Indians were fighting. Bands of Indians would invade towns, killing, burning, and capturing the settlers. Mary Rowlandson was a puritan woman who was held captive by Indians. ... France, Germany, and Italy were big influences, but this became a literature of our own. ... The Civil War greatly impacted this period and more regional writers began to emerge. ...

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During King Phillip's War, the settlers and the Indians were fighting. Bands of Indians would invade towns, killing, burning, and capturing the settlers. Mary Rowlandson was a puritan woman who was held captive by Indians. ... France, Germany, and Italy were big influences, but this became a literature of our own. ... The Civil War greatly impacted this period and more regional writers began to emerge. ...

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It may very well be one of the most exciting and moving war-drama movies of all time. ... Aside from the focus on the Martin family, there was inaccuracy at times about the American Revolutionary War itself. ... Since he remembers his own bloody experience from the French & Indian War, Benjamin is reluctant to have any part of this conflict. ... Benjamin and his families motivation for war does seem historically correct. ... Even though some things about the war throughout the film were incorrect, a great deal of effort was put into this film and it shows....

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Even though there were some Dutch and French, the majority was English and that gave them something in common. ... There were mixed races, such as Dutch and French. ... During the French-Indian War, in 1754, Benjamin Franklin had proposed the Albany Plan of Unity but it was quickly rejected by all the colonies. ... Benjamin Franklin believed that the colonies would have to join to defeat the French or else they would die. Though this war was won, it was only because of Britain's support. ...

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Became in charge of the mail for all of the northern colonies. 1754 - Represented Pennsylvania at the Albany Congress, during French and the Indian War 1757-62 - In England represented the Pennsylvania Assembly in a taxation dispute with the proprietors of the colony 1766-75 - Worked for reconciliation of England with the colonies 1771 - Began writing the Autobiography at Twyford, Hampshire, England 1774 - Death of Deborah Franklin 1775 - Chosen a member of the second Continental Congress; on committee to draft Declaration of Independence 1778 - Appointed by Congress as diplomati...

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In 1754, when the French and Indian war began, he called the colonies to come together for defense. ... Franklin signed the Declaration of Independence; he then sailed over to France to negotiate a treaty for France's support. ... Living a life of royalty and becoming the first US ambassador to France. He was highly respected in France for his involvement in the scientific community and a politician from a foreign country. He spent almost a decade in France before returning in 1785. ...

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The British were proud to be English and not French or Dutch. ... War of words starts and open conflict is not far away. ... On December 16, 1773 a group of revolutionaries dressed as Mohawks Indians go aboard and dump 340 chests of tea from an incoming boat, into the harbor. ...

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