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Period: to
1700s
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Date #1
• The French and Indian War –(a.k.a. The 7 Years War)–War between French and British with Native tribes on both sides. Fought over land and trade that would result in France losing land and English in serious debt -
Date #2
•The Stamp Act
•Americans were taxed for stamps without being able to vote -
Date #3
•The Boston Massacre
•Tension between the colonies and British became violent -
Date #4
•The Boston Tea Party
•Americans were so upset by the Tea Act of 1773 that they destroyed a ship-load of tea -
Date #5
•“The Shot Heard Round the World”
•Battle of Lexington and Concord.
The Revolutionary War begins. -
Date #6
•The Declaration of Independence signed
•The 13 Colonies officially said “We’re not British anymore!” -
Date #7
•The US Constitution signed
•The United States create their own form of government