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French and Indian War
In 1754 a war broke out between Great Britain and France and lasted up to seven years. The war was caused by Great Britain and France trying to take over a territory they both wanted. -
Sons of Liberty
The Sons of Liberty was a group of people that were against the timestamp and trying to get rid of it. They even had their own flag to let people know who they were. -
Stamp Act of 1765
It was a tax on stamps. American's did not like it. -
Townshend Act of 1767
Townshend Act was a act that was put on American colonies that began on major things like taxes, tea, and more. The act also set a major toll on new laws. -
Boston Massacre
This was fought between Americans and British soldiers. Only 5 people past away -
Boston tea party
Americans threw tea into the Boston harbor. They were mad at England. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British army was trying to keep in control of their city and seaport so they decided to start a battle against the New England soldiers. As a result the British army won. -
Declaration of Independence adopted
13 colonies took an official act. This is what started the holiday, Forth of July. -
Battle of Trenton
There was a battle fought at Trenton. The Americans won. -
Battle of Camden
There was a battle at Camden. Nearly 2,000 patriots died during the battle. -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle was in Yorktown. The Americans won -
Treaty of Paris
It was signed in Paris. It ended the revolutionary war. -
3/5 Compromise
3 out of 5 slaves would be counted for population. This was to get the constitution -
Constitutional Convention
This happened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .This was known as articles of confederation. -
Bill of Rights adopted
They are the first 10 amendments. These are the rights given to Americans.