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French and Indian War
This was a war between the French and British over the land north of the American colonies. It ended up doubling British debts, forcing them to tax the Americans and instate a bunch of acts, eventually leading to the Americans declaring war against the British -
Sugar Act
This was an act that taxed sugar and molasses, making it harder for the colonists to make rum, which angered them. -
Stamp Act
This was where the Colonists first got mad because of "Taxation without Representation". This taxed all official documents, so in this time period, basically everything. -
The Quartering Act
This act forced colonists to house British troops, and give them supplies like food, water, and other things. -
Boston Massacre
On this day, five Colonists were killed, was called a "Massacre" to get the Colonists riled up and mad at Great Britain. -
Tea Act
This act taxed tea, and led to the boston tea party. -
Boston Tea Party
A million dollars worth of tea is thrown into Boston Harbor by the Sons of Liberty dressed up as Indians in protest to the Tea Act. -
Boston Port Act
This was an act to punish everyone in the settlement of Boston for the Boston Tea Party. -
Patrick Henry Gives his "Give me Liberty" Speech
This was one of the most well-known speeches, given by Patrick Henry to try to free Virginia from British rule -
Battle of Lexington & Concord
This was the start of the "war" phase. Over 200 British redcoats killed, and less than 90 Colonists died. -
Battle of Ticonderoga
This battle showed France that the colonists actually had a chance, making them the colonists' allies. -
George Washington is named Commander in Chief
On this day, George Washington is donned the title "Commander in Chief". -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This was considered a "turning point" in the war, a "morale boost", but they lost the battle... MAKES NO SENSE WHATSOEVER, BUT OK! -
Common Sense published
Common Sense by Thomas Paine is the first document openly asking for independence from England. -
Declaration of Independence Signed
On this day, the declaration of INDEPENDENCE was signed, declaring our independence from Great Britain. -
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Battle of Saratoga
This is considered the most vital turning point in the war. -
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Battle of Yorktown
This was the last battle in Colonial America, but this was not the end of the war, there were still naval battles and battles overseas. -
Treaty of Paris
This ended the Revolutionary war, declaring America its own country.