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The French and Indian War begins
Link The French and Indian War began on this date, this war lasted for several years. -
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Royal Proclamation
Link The Royal Proclamation forbade the Americans from crossing the Appalachians to settle their newly gained land. -
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Stamp Act
LinkThe Stamp Act was an act of petition by the colonists after the sugar act and other modified taxes. -
Stamp Act Congress
Link The Stamp Act Congress was a meeting in New York City beginning a petiton against the Stamp Act. -
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Boston Massacre
Link The Boston Massacre was a unprovoked attack against American Colonists, after they threw a few snowballs at British guards. -
Boston Tea Party
Link The Boston tea Party was an event when the Americans dressed up as mohawk indians dumped tea off of boats in Boston Harbor. This was protest against the tea tax. -
First Continental Congress
Link The First Continental Congress was the first meeting of representatives from all states. They showed defiance against Britain. -
Patrick Henry "Give me Liberty"
Link Patrick Henry wrote "Give me liberty or give me death" in one of his articles. This quote became a symbol of American independence. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Link The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle of the Revolutionary War, it held the shot heard around the world. -
Seond Continental Congress meets
Link The Second Continental Congress it raised armies, appointed diplomats, and helped make treaties. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Link The Battle of Bunker hIll and Breeds Hil sustained large amounts of British casualties and ultimately ended with a British victory however. -
"Common Sense" publishd
Link Common Sense helped provide a reason for American Independence from Britain it was written by Thomas Paine. -
British evacuate Boston
Link The British evacuated Boston for Nova Scotia. This was a major victory for the colonists and their independence. -
Decleration of Independence announced
Link The Decleration of Independence is a document asking for freedom from Britain. -
"The Crisis" published
Link Thomas Paine's "The Crisis" told people that these are the times that try mens souls. -
Washington captures Trenton
Link The Battle of Trenton was a turning point for the Americans as it gave them hope for victory. -
Fort Ticonderoga
Link Fort Ticonderoga was in New York. The British forced the Americans to withdraw, however the British had suffered more casualties. -
British defeated at Saratoga
Link The battle of Saratoga was Washington's strategic victory versus the British in upstate New York. -
Winter at Valley Forge, PA
Link The Winter at Valley Forge was a very important training time for the Americans to become more organized. -
John Paul Jones defeats the Serapis
Link John Paul Jones defeated the HMS Serapis a British vessel gaining him a lot of respect in America. -
Benedict Arnold plans found out
Link Benedict Arnold was an American traitor giving away American military plans to Great Britain. -
Cornwallis surrenders
Link General Cornwallis of the British military surrendered 8,000 troops at Yorktown. -
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Link The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere is a historically inaccurate poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
