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Question: Describe the events from 1774 to 1776 that led to American independence. Explain the decisions and actions of the British government, Patriot leaders, and the military situation. Include the following topics:
British reaction to the Boston Tea Party
the formation and acts of the Continental Congress
early military conflicts
Paine's Common Sense
why reconciliation failed
Part II: Winning Independence
What significant factors led to American victory in the Revolutionary War, despite being militarily overmatched by the British regular army and having significantly fewer resources? Include the following:
Key battles and military developments
Diplomacy (negotiation, treaties, alliances)
Foreign aid (official and private individuals)
Part III: Winners and Losers
Describe which groups were "winners" and "losers" in the American Revolution. What positive or negative changes for each group did the Revolution bring?
Part IV: The Legacy of the American Revolution
Explain why "nationalists" in the Critical Period believed the Articles of Confederation had failed and why they created the Constitution of 1787 to correct these defects.