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Slave Code
The House of Burgesses established its first slave code, furthering highlighting the severe differences between free men and slaves in the process of creating multiple laws in opposition to slaves. -
Stono Rebellion
Approximately 80 slaves marched in rebellion, violently burning down plantations and attacking white settlers. 20 settlers were killed. The group was defeated by local militia and all were either captured and enslaved again or killed. -
Legality of Slavery
Slavery became legal in every North American colony. -
Pontiac's War
A Native American named Pontiac, being inspired by the supposed prophet Neolin, led a pan-Indian against white colonists in 1761. The War lasted until 1766, and resulted in the death of up to 400 soldiers and 2000 colonists. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was the first of the new Acts (such as the coming Stamp Act and Townshend Acts) in which England imposed and enforced taxes upon its colonies in America, which the colonists viewed as unfair and thus vigorously opposed the taxes. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Sons of Liberty dumped an estimated 342 chests of tea into the sea in retaliation to the Tea Act , which was followed by other smaller "tea parties" throughout the colonies. -
Declaration of Independence
Congress passed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On this day in history, America declared that it was free from the burdens which England placed upon them. -
The Constitutional Convention
Delegates from 12 of the 13 newly freed states gathered together with the intent to revise the Articles of Confederation, specifically to deal with the problem of the government's inability to levy taxes. -
Washington's Presidency
George Washington took the presidential oath of office, becoming the first president of the United States of America. -
The Bill of Rights
Ten amendments were added to the Constitution in 1791. These amendments became referred to as "The Bill of Rights."
