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Virginia Slave Codes of 1705
This law regulated the interactions between citizens and slaves. -
The First Great Awakening
This enlightened the people in the colonies to rise up for what is better. -
Plantation Act
This defended the rights of plantation owners controlling slaves. -
French and Indian War
This war caused Great Britain to impose several taxes on the colonies. -
Stamp Act
This was one of the main catalysts to the riots that would eventually lead to the Revolutionary War. -
Boston Tea Party
This was a response to the Tea Act that spurred many people to support the revolution. -
Beginning of American Revolution
The colonies declared a revolution against Great Britain and began the Revolutionary War. -
Declaration of Independence
This document written by the Founding Fathers was written to the king to, well, declare their independence. -
Articles of Confederation
This was the first document that instructed the Americans on how to conduct themselves as a nation. -
Peace Signed
The Revolutionary War officially ended with the signing of peace in France. -
Shays' Rebellion
This was a notable rebellion that showed how unstable the nation was based on the Articles of Confederation. -
Constitution Ratified
The United States Constitution was ratified in order to do away with the Articles of Confederation. -
George Washington Inaugurated as First President
George Washington was unanimously voted into office as the first president of the United States of America. -
Alien and Sedition Acts
These acts influenced how immigrants were treated in early America.