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British take land from France
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Massacre of English colonists by French and Indians
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United kingdom of Great Britain Formed
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Spain cedes Florida to Britain in exchange for Cuba
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Period: to
Seven Years' War
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British capture Quebec from French
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British impose Stamp Act on Colonists
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Boston Massacre
British soldiers shoot and kill 5 colonists -
Boston Tea Party
A protest led by the sons of liberty -
First Continental Congress
A meeting of Delegates featuring 12 of the 13 colonies, during this meeting the Declaration of Rights and Grievances was drafted -
The American Revolution begins
The Battle of Lexington and Concord along with the Second Continental Congress -
Declaration of Independence
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The United States Constitution is signed
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Washington is elected President
Only president to win all 69 electoral votes -
U.S Bill of Rights is ratified
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Whiskey Rebellion
Pennsylvania farmers object to liquor taxes -
John Adams elected President
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Washington's Farewell Address