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  2. Middle Colonies - Wikipedia

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    The Middle Colonies' political groups began as small groups with narrowly focused goals. These coalitions eventually grew into diverse and large political organizations, evolving especially during the French and Indian War. [19] The Middle Colonies were generally run by Royal or Proprietary Governors and elected Colonial Assemblies.

  3. English overseas possessions in the Wars of the Three ...

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    In all the colonies that later became part of the United States, population growth throughout this period was vigorous, growing from a population of about 25,000 in 1640 to around 75,000 in 1660. The colonies also became more ethnically and religiously diverse. Another effect was the establishment of colonial assemblies in most of the colonies.

  4. Treaty of Paris (1763) - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 6 December 2024. Treaty ending the Seven Years' War Not to be confused with Treaty of Paris (1783), the treaty that ended the American Revolution. For other treaties of Paris, see Treaty of Paris (disambiguation). Treaty of Paris (1763) The combatants of the Seven Years' War as shown before the outbreak ...

  5. Treaty of Madrid (1670) - Wikipedia

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    A treaty for the composing of differences, restraining of depredations, and establishing of peace in America, between the crowns of Great Britain and Spain, concluded at Madrid the 8/18 day of July, in the year of our Lord 1670. Signed: 8 July 1670 () Location: Madrid: Condition: 28 September 1670: Negotiators: William Godolphin Gaspar de ...

  6. Colonial war - Wikipedia

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    In contrast to indigenous forces, European armies (the most common colonizing forces) were always professional forces, removed from the general population. Tasked with the work of rebuilding and administering colonies, colonial armies were often active while regular armies in mother countries remained idle until conflict arose. As such ...

  7. Treaty of Alliance (1778) - Wikipedia

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    Additional clauses insured that neither France nor the United States would seek to make any additional claims of compensation for their services during the conflict and that neither side would cease fighting or sign a peace treaty with Britain without the consent of the other nation and insurances that the independence of the United States ...

  8. Lines of amity - Wikipedia

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    As a result, they exacerbated the legal differences between Europe and its colonies. By separating the conflicts that happened outside of Europe, extraterritorial violence didn't interrupt the peace of interstate treaties. The lines allowed for European powers to declare war and fight for territory overseas while maintaining "amity" at home. [9]

  9. Covenant Chain - Wikipedia

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    A 1677 treaty between the Five Nations of the Iroquois and the Delaware , on one side, and the colonies of Virginia and Maryland, allied with the Susquehannock on the other, to obtain peace. This section is missing information about William Penn's treaties from 1682-1701 with the Delaware, including the legendary Treaty of Shackamaxon.