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American Revolution
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Treaty signed
Treaty signed between England and France ending the French and Indian War. Canada and the continent east of the Mississippi River added to Great
Britain's growing empire. -
stamp act
Parliament passes The Stamp Act as a means to pay for British troops on the American frontier. Colonists violently protest the measure -
The Boston Massacre
Four workers shot by British troops that were in Boston. Patriots label the killings "The Boston Massacre." -
Boston Tea Party
Massachusetts patriots dressed as Mohawk Indians, protest the British Tea Act by dumping crates of tea into Boston Harbor. -
Battle at Lexington and Concord
Shots fired at Lexington and Concord. "Minute Men" force British troops back to Boston. George Washington takes command of the Continental Army -
World War
France signs a treaty of alliance with the United States and the American Revolution becomes a world war. -
Treaty talks
Treaty talks with Spain for rights to navigate the Mississippi fail. -
Bill of Right's
The Bill of Right's was passed by the United States.
