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House Of Burgess Meet
The House Of Burgesses set an example of representative government. Pg.370 -
Mayflower Comes to America
In 1620, a group of Puritans known as pilgrims left Britain for America so they could worship freely. Pg.368 -
Stamp Act Passed By Parliament
Parliament passed the Stamp Act, which taxed newspapers and other printed material. Pg.371 -
More Taxes
Parliament placed taxes on glass, lead, paper, paint, and tea.
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Boston Masacre
A Boston crowd threw snowballs at British soldiers. The soldiers fired their weapons. Five people were killed. Pg.372 -
Tea Act
Parliament passed the tea act. Pg. 372 -
Boston Tea Party
A group of protestors disguised themselves as Native Americans. They boarded British ships and dumped their tea into the water.
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The Intolerable Act
To punish the colonists, Parliament passed laws that shut down Boston harbor and placed Massachusetts under military control. It also require colonists to house and feed British soldiers. Pg.373 -
The First Battle Of The American Revolution
While colonial leaders debated, fighting began in Massachusetts.
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Declaration of Independence
The Congress issued the Declaration of Independence. Pg.374 -
The Turning Point In The War
The turning point came in October 1777 when Americans won the Battle of Saratoga in New York. Pg.374 -
The Final Victory
The final victory in 1781 at the battle of Yorktown in Virginia.
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