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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was fought in the new world were the North American colonies and Great Britain were up against France and the Native Americans. The war took 7 years to end were Great Britain came out victorious and drove France back -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a riot against the British were the British started shooting and killing them. They started shooting them because they were getting harassed by the rioters. -
First Continental Meet
The first continental meet happened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The thirteen colonies met because they had to discuss what the future of America was against the British and if they were going to boycott from them. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle of Bunker Hill was fought in Massachusetts. The battle was between the US and British armies and the British won it. -
Olive branch petition
The Olive branch petition was a petition that the congress made. It was a last ditch effort to prevent a war with the British. -
Thomas Paine's common sense
Thomas Paine's common sense was a pamphlet that promoted independence from Great Britain. When it was released it was done anonymously because they were scared of backlash but it was a big hit with the colonies. -
Declaration of independence
The Declaration of Independence was The US getting independence from Great Britain. It got adopted in the second meeting of the congress. -
battle of Trenton
The battle of Trenton was fought in New jersey. This battle Made George Washington respected and it gain them materials. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of confederation was the written document of the 13 colonies gaining Independence from Great Britain. It also established the first government in the 13 colonies. -
Great compromise
The Great compromise also known as the Connecticut compromise was agreed upon during the constitutional convention of 1787. It agreed on the legislative structure and representatives of each state. -
Battle of Camden
The battle of Camden took place in South Carolina. The US lost to Great Britain which made them lose control of the south colonies for a bit. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown happened in Virginia. It was a battle between the US and the British army. The Us army was led by George Washington and they won the battle. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris was a treaty of Great Britain and the US. This is what ended the war and were Great Britain finally recognizes the US as a separate country. -
Constitutional convention
The constitutional convention was set in Philadelphia. The meeting happened because the congress were concerned about the weak government. -
Bill of rights adoption
The bill of rights adoption was were George Washington sent the copies of the 12 amendments to different states. They were approved by congress and later implemented into the laws.