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Stamp act
The Stamp Act required the colonists to pay tax for documents, licences , and other goods. -
Boston Massacre
In 1770, 50 or so Bostonians gathered against some redcoats and were fired at. 5 were killed. -
Gaspee burning
In 1772 colonists burnt a tax collector ship, The Gaspee. It was a very controversial act. -
Boston Tea Party
On 12/16/73, colonists dressed as Indians dumped crates of tea into Boston harbor. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ratified the British surrender and making America a free country. -
Ratification of the US constitution
Thirteen colonies ratify the US constitution, RI being the last to join the United States.
