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French and Indian War
The French and Indian war began in 1754 over a land dispute between Great Britain and France -
End of the French and Indian War
The British win a crucial battles just outside of Quebec leading to their ultimate victory. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Paris is signed giving the British the land which was disputed over and all land France owned east of the Mississppi. -
Boston Massacre
British troops fire into a protesting crowd killing 5 men and starting riots throughout the colonies. -
Boston Tea Party
A group of colonists dressed as Native Americans sneak onto docked ships and throw 300 crates of tea into the ocean in retaliation for the tea act. -
First Continental Congress
The first congress in the United States came together with 56 delegates in attendance. -
American Revolution
The American Revolution began in 1775 and ended in 1783 -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The British suffering heavy casualties came out on top. British troops were attempting to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock while also destroying colonial weapons. -
Declaration of Independence
Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence in Philidelphia. -
Battle of Saratoga
A crucial win for the patriots. Featuring two battles. -
British general Charles Cornwallis surrenders
The British General surrendered after being surrounded in Yorktown Virginia. -
Great Britain acknowledges American Independance
Great Britain accept defeat and sign the treaty of Paris. -
Shay's Rebellion
Farmers come together and protest high tariffs. -
Constitutional Convention
Delegates meet and draft the Constitution. -
First President
George Washington is elected as the first President. -
First 10 amendments
The first 10 amendments are ratified. -
Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney makes the cotton gin as demand for slavery goes up in the South -
2nd President of the United States
John Adams