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Treaty of Paris
The British wanted control of the majority of North America to the Mississippi River in 1763. This was to strengthen the British empire. -
Sugar Act
The British imposed a tax on the American colonies in 1764, this was imposed to support the Britain's mercantilist policy -
Stamp Act
King George III became less popular in America with new taxation policies in 1765. King George III wanted to force American obedience. -
Declaration of Independence
The Second Continental Congress created the Declaration of Independence in May of 1776. This was for the use of independent rights. -
Battle of Saratoga
The colonists defeated the Burgoyne’s British troops in 1777. This was because they saw the victory before them so France, Netherlands, and Spain joined the side of America. -
Battles of Yorktown
The Americans and the French trapped General Cornwallis army in 1781 while in Yorktown, VA. -
End of Treaty of Paris
Benjamin Franklin put the end to the American revolution in 1783 while in Paris. -
Articles of confederation
This was developed by the second contiential congresss in 1781-1787. This set up a central government for the U.S. and gave congress the ability to create war and settle interstate disputes in America.