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Leading up to the Revolution
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The Stamp Act
The British government passed a law ordering all colonists to have a stamp on all documents. This infuriated the colonists. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a small fight that broke our when several colonists started throwing things at soldiers who later opened fire killing seven. -
The Boston Tea Party
Several colonists dreesed up as Natice Americans and dumped British tea into the harbor. This caused the British to take action against the colonists. -
Intolerable Acts
The British passed five laws to be a able to tax the colonists. These specific acts caused an outroar. -
Patrick Henry's Speech
A colonist named Patrick Henry gave a speech to fellow Patriots. The most famous thing he said was, "Give me liberty or give me death." -
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The War
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The War Begins
The first battles recorded of the war where British troops confront colonial soldiers at Lexington and Concord. -
Washington in Command
At this time George Washingtin assumes control of the continental army. -
Paine's Common Sense
Thomas Paine published a book called "Common Sense" which told everyone simple things that had caused the war -
Washington crosses the Delaware
In a bold strategical move, the day after Christmas, General Washington crossed the freezing Delaware River and captured Fort Trenton from the Hessians. -
Colonial Army Retires at Valley Forge
General Washington and his army have to stay at Valley Forge for the winter. -
The Final Battle
Washington and the French surround General Cornwallis of the Brtish by land and water. -
Lord North Resigns
On this day the British Prime Minister Resigned from office. -
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The Aftermath
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Articles of Peace
The British and the Americans sign the preliminary articles of peace. -
Treaty of Paris
The British and American forces signed the Treaty of Paris officially ending the war. -
Signing of the U.S Constitution
This is when the US government was officially established.
