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French and Indian War
In a war with France, the English won and receive French North America as war reparations -
Sugar act
The British parliament passed the Sugar Act taxing the colonies. -
Stamp act
The British passed the Stamp Act taxing colonies beyond the colonists breaking point. -
the continental congress
The Continental Congress meets for the first time. -
declaration of independence
The colonies declared independence from Britain beginning the American war for independence.