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1764
parliament passed the Sugar Act that taxed all sugar and coffee. -
1765
Parliament passed the Stamp Act which taxed any paper product.(including news paper) -
1770
British soldiers in Boston opened fire on a group of protesters. This was known more as the Boston Massacre. -
1773
Some colonist hurled a cargo of British Tea into the harbor. This has been known more as the Boston Tea Party. -
1775
the Battle of Lexington and Concord had broken out. This war became known as the American Revolution -
1776
Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence. -
Battle of Saratoga
In 1777 when American troops defeated the British at the Battle of Saratoga. This victory -
British Surrender at Yorktown, Virginia
It was the end of major land operations in North America. -
Constitutional Convention
It was time to discuss possible improvements to the Articles of Confederation. -
Ratification of the US Constitution
The US Constitution was adopted and signed in September 1787, but signing wasn't enough.
