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French Indian war
France and Great Britain were fighting in North America for control of the Ohio River Valley. The war lasted 9 years and was incredibly expensive. Great Britain started to tax the colonists heavily to pay off the debt. This led to the first major disagreement between the colonists and the crown. -
Stamp act
The Stamp Act was by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765. It was a law that required all American colonists to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used, including newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards. The purpose of the tax was to help pay for British troops stationed in North America after the Seven Years' War. -
Quartering Act
The Quartering Act was a law passed by the British Parliament on March 24, 1765. It was up to American colonists to provide housing, food, and other necessities to British soldiers in the colonies. This act was part of many things intended to assert British authority over the colonies and save money on military. The colonists resented this act because it broke the personal liberties and property rights. -
The Battle of Trenton And Princeton
The Battle of Trenton was on December 26, 1776. George Washington led the Army in a surprise attack against Hessian forces stationed in Trenton, New Jersey, making in an American victory. Following, Washington's forces moved on to the Battle of Princeton, which was on January 3, 1777. In this battle, the Continental Army defeated British troops near Princeton, New Jersey. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was from September 28 to October 19, 1781. It was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. American and French forces, led by George Washington and French Comte de Rochambeau, surrounded the British army by General Lord Cornwallis. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783, officially ending the American Revolutionary War. The treaty was negotiated between representatives of the United States and Great Britain. It showed American independence and made borders for the new nation, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River and from Canada to Florida.