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French and Indian War Ends
England defeats France and native allies. England in massive debt. -
Navigation Acts
A series of laws passed by the British Parliament that placed restrictions on colonial trade to boost British Economy. -
Stamp Act
The first attempt by Parliament to tax the colones through paper stamps. -
Boston Massacre
British soldiers fire at drunk Americans and spark controversy/rebellion. -
Tea Act
Parliament puts tax on all tea sent to America. -
Boston Tea Party
America’s reaction to the Tea Act. They took all the tea onboard a ship and dumped it in the harbor. -
Coercive/Intolerable Acts
Acts aimed at punishing Bostonians for the Boston Tea Party and other destruction. -
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First Continental Congress
12 of the 13 colonies gathered to organize colonial resistance to the Coercive Acts. -
Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the Revolutionary War. “Shot heard ‘round the world” -
Second Continental Congress
Congress gathered to decide whether they should stay loyal to England or become independent. -
Declaration of Independence Adopted
After Congress voted on independence, 5 writers drafted the Declaration of Independence. -
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Battle of Saratoga
Included 2 crucial battles, and was a decisive victory for the Continental Army. Major turning point in the war. -
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Winter at Valley Forge
Physically and mentally destroyed the continental army from cold, hunger, fatigue, and low morale from the Philadelphia campaign. -
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Battle of Yorktown
Final battle of Revolutionary War resulting in British surrender. -
U.S. Constitution Written
Originally written to amend the Articles of Confederation. Sparked debates on number of representatives and slavery. -
U.S. Constitution Adopted
Once ratified by 9 of the states, it came into effect.