A New History of the United States The greater republic, embracing the growth and achievements of our country from the earliest days of discovery and settlement to the present eventful year

CHAPTER IV.

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THE REVOLUTION--THE WAR IN NEW ENGLAND.

Causes of the Revolution--The Stamp Act--The Boston Tea Party--England's Unbearable Measures--The First Continental Congress--The Boston Massacre--Lexington and Concord--The Second Continental Congress--Battle of Bunker Hill--Assumption of Command by Washington--British Evacuation of Boston--Disastrous Invasion of Canada 89