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Boston News Letter
The very first published newspaper in the colony of Massachusetts, which was founded by John Campbell. -
Tea
Tea was introduced into the American colonies. This was huge for the US, as it became one of the best trading goods for the colonies along the Northeast. -
Iron Act
An act passed by the English Parliament, which limited the growth of the iron industry in the American colonies. -
Currency Act
An act passed by the English Parliament, which banned the issue of paper money by the New England colonies. -
Stamp Act
An act that imposed the tax on British colonies in America for many printed materials and goods in the colonies, such as stamped paper. -
The Declaration of Independence
One of the most important documents in United States history. The first formal document for declaring independence from other countries, as it allowed the people to choose what government they wanted. -
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George Washington
The first president of the United States. He commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution and was a conjoined in the army every since he was a teenager. -
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John Adams
The second president of the United States. He was one of the Founding Fathers and was a statesman, attorney, diplomat, and writer. He was a leader of the American Revolution and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris.
