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The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War forced British colonies to fight against French colonies, both sides forming alliances with Native Americans. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris is signed as an end to the French and Indian War, France being forced out of the new Colonies. -
American Revolution
The American Revolution begins in an attempt to get rid of British rule in the American colonies. -
Boston Massacre
British soldiers end up killing several people, encouraging ideas of rebellion and revolution. -
Boston Tea Party
As an act of protest of the Tea Act, the Sons of Liberty threw 342 chests of tea from ships belonging to Brittain. -
Declaration of Independence is Published
The Second Continental Congress publishes the Declaration of Independence, declaring secession from Brittain's rule. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The battle that occured in Yorktown effectively ended Brittain's chances at winning the war. -
The Constitutional Convention
Taking place in Pennsylvania, delegates came from the colonies to decide how to govern and move forward with the American colonies. -
Bill of Rights
James Madison creates the United States Bill of Rights, giving the things that every man had an inherent right to and what freedoms every citizen was granted.