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The Stamp Act of 1765
The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first internal tax levied directly on American colonists by the British Parliament. This was to help pay for British troops stationed in the colonies during the Seven Years' of War. -
The Townshend Act of 1767
The Townshend Acts were a series of measures, passed by the British Parliament that taxed goods imported to the American colonies, but they saw the Acts as an abuse of power. The British then sent troops to America to enforce the unpopular new laws, further heightening tensions between Great Britain and the American colonies. -
The Boston Massacre
click here to learn more The Boston Massacre was a deadly riot that occurred on King Street in Boston. It began as a street brawl between American colonists and a lone British soldier, but quickly escalated to a chaotic, bloody slaughter. It had a major impact on relations between Britain and the American colonists which then lead to unfair taxation and roused them to fight for independence -
The Boston Tea Party
It was a political protest that occurred at, Griffin's Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts. American colonists were angry at Britain for imposing “taxation without representation." This lead them to dumping 342 chests of tea imported by the British East India Company into the harbor. -
First Continental Congress meeting
The meeting was filled with delegates from each of the 13 colonies (except for Georgia). It took place in Philadelphia as the First Continental Congress in plan to organize colonial resistance to Parliament's Coercive Acts. -
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Battles of Lexington & Concord
click here to learn more Multiple Battles of Lexington & Concord had taken place throughout the many years of 1775-1783. The Battle of Lexington was one of the most important events, even though it was very small because it was the first battle that started the American Revolution. -
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense published
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Thomas Paine published his pamphlet “Common Sense,” setting forth his arguments in favor of American independence. It advocated independence for the American colonies from Britain and is considered one of the most influential pamphlets in American history. -
The Declaration of Independence was adopted
click here to learn more It was adopted by the Continental Congress which helped to declare themselves as an independent nation. The American colonists were able to confirm an official alliance with the Government of France and obtain French assistance in the war against Great Britain. -
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The Battle of Yorktown
It is also known as "The Siege of Yorktown," where Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington as French and American forces trapped the British at Yorktown. The British later surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown which ended the American Revolutionary War. -
Treaty of Paris signed
The Treaty of Paris was signed by U.S. and British Representatives.
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The 3/5 Compromise
click here to read more The three-fifths compromise was an agreement, made at the Constitutional Convention. It allowed Southern states to count a portion of its enslaved population for purposes of taxation and representation. -
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The Constitutional Convention
click here to learn moreMen like James Madison and Alexander Hamilton wanted to create a new government rather than fix the existing one. The Constitutional Convention was to decide how America be run and as history played out, the result of the Constitutional Convention was the United States Constitution. -
The Great Compromise
It ensured the continuance of the Constitutional Convention. The Great Compromise established the Senate and the House of Representatives and allowed for them to work efficiently. -
Bill of Rights adopted
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James Madison wrote the amendments, which list specific prohibitions on governmental power. In response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.
