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French and Indian War
Throughout this period, the British military effort was hampered by lack of interest at home, rivalries among the American colonies, and France’s greater success in winning the support of the Indians. In 1756 the British formally declared war (marking the official beginning of the Seven Years’ War), but their new commander in America, Lord Loudoun, faced the same problems as his predecessors and met with little success against the French and their Indian allies. -
Sugar Act
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The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre is where the colonist rioted against the British and then the British shot into the crowd. They ened up killing 5 colonist. -
The Tea Act
The Tea act cause people to have to pay tax on all the tea. Only one company didn’t have to sell the tea without paying the tax import. But since the company only used their ships.So the American Colonies weren't making any money from the tea. -
The Boston Tea Party
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The Quartering Act of 1774
This act made the Americans have to keep British soldiers in their house. They had to feed, pay for, and tend to anything they needed. -
Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" Speech
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Battles of Lexington and Concord
This was the first official battle of the American Revolutionary War, the British went into Concord to to seize the arms cache, this cause an outbreak when the colonial militiamen found out. -
Alliance is made between the Rebels and the French
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Battle of Ticonderoga
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Battle of Bunker Hill
The British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts. Despite their loss, the inexperienced colonial forces inflicted significant casualties against the enemy, and the battle provided them with an important confidence boost. -
George Washington is named Commander in Chief
The Continental Congress commissioned George Washington as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army on June 19, 1775. Washington was selected over other candidates such as John Hancock based on his previous military experience and the hope that a leader from Virginia could help unite the colonies. -
Thomas Paine writes Common Sense
Published in 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The plain language that Paine used spoke to the common people of America and was the first work to openly ask for independence from Great Britain. -
Declaration of Independence is written and signed by delegates in the Continental Congress
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Battle of Saratoga
Fought eighteen days apart in the fall of 1777, the two Battles of Saratoga were a turning point in the American Revolution. On September 19th, British General John Burgoyne achieved a small, but costly victory over American forces led by Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. -
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Battle of Yorktown
This battle was where Washington had surrounded Cornwallis and all his men in Yorktown, Virginia causing them to surrender. -
General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown
Washington surrounds Cornwallis and all his men causing them to surrender. -
Peace Treaty Signed ending the American Revolution recognizing US independence
