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The French and Indian War
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The Albany Congress
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Proclamation of 1763
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The Sugar Act
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The Currency Act
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The Stamp Act
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The Quartering Act
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The Declaratory Act
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The Townshend Revenue Act
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The Boston Massacre
This is where British soldiers shot Americans in the street of Boston, which created the Boston Massacre. -
The Tea Act
This was to make sure the tea got where it was supposed to, with out being harmed. -
The Boston Tea Party
This is where the Americans dressed up as Indians and dumped all of the Britians tea into the harbor. -
General Thomas Gage
General started the battle between Concord and Lexington due to the actions he took. -
Paul Revere Rides
Paul Revere Was the fearless rider who told the americans, "The British are coming, the British are coming." His occupation as a silversmith didn`t get in the way one bit. -
Paul Revere Rode
Paul Revere rode to tell his fellow colonists that "The British are coming, the British are coming!!!!!!" -
The Battle of Concord and Lexington
"The shot heard around the world." This was the very first shot of the very first battle, known as the American Revolution. -
Lexington and Concord
The first shot of this battle was known as "The shot heard around the world." -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This battle was the first major battle. The British did end up winning this battle.
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Battle of Long Island
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Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was written on this day, and told to the people. unfortunately wasn`t sent out until and later date. -
Declaration of Independence is adopted
This is the paper in which our great country bellieves in is our independence. -
Declaration of Independence (read publicly)
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Battle of Saratoga
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Battle of Monmouth
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Battle of King`s Mountain
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Battle of Cowpens
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Battle of Yorktown
Commander Lord Cornwallis sent a hand writter letter to washington saying, "Sir, I propose a cessation of hostilities for twenty-four hours, and that two officers ma be appointed by each side, to meet at Mr. Moore`s house, to settle terms for the surender of the posts of York and Gloucester." (conservapedia.com)
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Treaty of Paris
This is the document that ended our revolutionary war.