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The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War; also known as the 7 Years War; was a battle for land between France and Britain. It was started in association with King George's War, and it's end result annexed France. France lost all of its land in North America too Brittain and Spain. It is called the French and Indian War because the Indians alied themselves with both sides of the war, although they prefered France. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act granted certain duties in British colonies and plantations. It was passed in the 6th year of King George's The Seconds reign. This act encouraged the trade of his sugar colonies within America. Basically, this act encouraged trade within colonies and countries, and put restrictions on certain types of trade -
Currency Act
Parliament passed this act, and sucessfully assumed control of the colonial currency system. This prohibited the issuing of any new bills, and the reissue of existing currency. Parliament favored a so called "hard currency" system which was based off of the pound system and abolished colonial bills. -
Stamp Act
This act was the Parliaments first attempt to assert government authority over colonies. They taxed at a rate that created threat of revolt. People were given certain stamp duties, as well as other duties. -
Townshend Act
The purpose of this act was to raise revenue in the colonies to pay for governers and jugdes who would be independent of colonial control. These acts met with resistance amongst the colonies, because they didnt agree with it and were getting sick of British rule. -
Boston Massacre
Colonists began to throw objects at British guards in protest. One of the guards was hit with a stick and shouted "Fire". At this point soldiers shot into the crowd of people, and killed three men. One of them died immediately, and the other two died the next day. The soldiers were put on trial, and two of them were convicted while the captain was aquitted. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists dressed as Mohawk Indians were upset with the British, and the way they were trading and controlling. They proceeded to throw tea off of the Indian Trade Companies boat that was loaded with shipments of tea. This caused more acts like this to occur down the road. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
A large group of Regulars march to Concord to destroy muskets, powder, cannon and other provisions being stockpiled by the rebels on Colonel James Barrett's farm. British officers order them to lay down their arms and disperse, but some don't obey. Multiple shots ring out, and two militiamen are dead. The Regulars continue to Concord and more shooting preceeds.
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Battle of Bunker Hill
The British planned to occupy Dorchester Heights and the colonists had to stop them. The British troops were very large, and this led them to win the battle. However, the colonists were able to gain control of the hill once again. -
Continental Congress
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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was adopted the same day it was signed. Many people signed the Declaration, but some of the most notible names are John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Jhon Hancock, Edward Rutledge, and Benjamin Franklin. This made all the thirteen American colonies independent states, thus freeing them from The British Empire. -
Battle of Brandywine
British troops flanked Americcan troops, and American army was forced to retreat, but was still able to survive and hold off the British for a while longer. -
Treaty of Peace
The Treaty of Peace was signed in Paris and ended the American Revolution. England was able to come to terms with France and Spain, and the war was over. Peace was finally restored. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation served as a bridge between the initial government by the Continental Congress of the Revolutionary period and Federal Government. It gave states the power to enforce their own laws, and also gave them as much freedom as possible. -
After the American Revolution
From here on The British no longer ruled most of North America. They had ruled for two centuries, and it had finally drawn to a close. The modern United States also began to form, and many slaves started to become rebelious and fight for their freedoms. After the Revolution was a time of progress for some, and dislocation for others.
