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Formation of the United Kingdom (UK)
The conjointion of Scotland and England formed the United Kingdom, who would later invade America -
End of Seven Year War
The seven year war ended and the treaty of Paris was signed. This lead to disputes over cost of the war -
Sugar Act
Britain heavily taxed sugar and molasses. This would start the flame for the Boston Tea Party -
Stamp Act
Imposed a direct tax, represented by a stamp on most paper goods including newspaper, documents, and playing cards. -
Townshend Act
Imposed tax on glass, lead, paper, paint, and tea. Passed by parliament on the American Colonies -
Boston Masacre
British officers fired into a crowd of protesting bostonians, killing 5 and wounding 6. John Adams would later advocate for a fair trial for all, despite being on the side of the founding fathers. -
Boston Tea Party
A group of americans, unhappy with the new acts dumped about 1.7 million dollars of tea into the boston harbor. This was the main catalyst for the war. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
First battles of the revolutionary war. Forced Britain back to Boston -
Declaration of Independence
Congress voted to declare independence from Britain. This would truly start the war -
Declaration of Independence ratified
The declaration of independence was officially ratified and went into effect. This declared America as legally seceded from Britain -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Delegates signed the declaration, making it legal and creating independence hall. -
Battle of Saratoga
Battle fought in two stages, commanded by general Washington, and turning point in the war.This event, also known as the battle of Freeman's Farm was a huge morale booster for patriot troops -
Battle of Yorktown
End of the war, Washington forced the surrender of Britain who was now also dealing with France. This happened as Britain was effectively cut off from all supplies, and they had essentially no choice but to surrender. -
Treaty of Paris
Signed by the U.S. and Britain, ending the war. America was now officially recognized as it's own country -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights act was passed in 1688 . This gave the first 10 amendments to the constitution