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House of Burgesses
The House of Burgesses was the first representative assembly. It consisted of the Governor's Council, with six to twelve members chosen by the king, and the Assembly, which was elected by popularity and had the power of the purse. -
Molasses Act of 1733
The Molasses act was passed by Charles III and taxed all molasses, sugar, and rum imported from other parts of Europe. -
Quartering act of 1765
The colonies were obligated to provide shelter for the British soldiers stationed within their boarders along with paying for their cost of living. -
Boston Massacre
The British soldiers fired into a mob, killing five Bostonians and two boys and doubling the tensions between the colonists and the soldiers. -
First Continental Congress
The Continental Congress met with fifty six delegates to create the Deceleration of Rights and Grievances which had a strong emphasis on equality and the promotion of free debate. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Known as the Shot Heard Around the World, the Battle of Lexington and concord was the first battle of the Revolutionary war and was led by Captain John Parker. -
Second Continental Congress
The second Continental Congress formed the Continental army led by George Washington and drafted the Olive Branch Petition to George III in an effort to avoid the war. George III refused the Petition. -
France Recognition of the United States
As a result of the British retreat at the Battle of Saratoga, France officially recognized the independence of the United States -
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Battle of Saratoga
A decisive victory for the United States, the Battle of Saratoga marked a turning point in the war. -
Treaty of Paris
The treat of Paris marked the end of the American Revolution
