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French & Indian War
It was a seven year war fought between great Britten and France with their colonists and Native American tribes. It was over the control of their territory's. -
Sons of Liberty
They were a secret political organization who protested and took action against the British. They protected the rights of colonists and they didn't like the Stamp act. -
Stamp Act of 1765
The act is a pay tax by a stamp that was on various forms, paper, documents and playing cards. The stamp act authorized by King George III went into effect. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston tea party was a political protest which chests of tea that belonged to the British were thrown off into the ocean. American colonists dressed as Native Americans and got on the Boston Harbor -
First Continental Congress Meets
Congress meets in Philadelphia September 5th, 1774 to October 26, 1774. All the colonies except Georgia went and discussed America's future. -
Battles of Lexington & Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord marked the start of the American Revolution. British army went to Boston to capture rebel leaders and destroyed the Americans weapons and ammunition. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Bunker Hill was the fight major battle of the American Revolution it was on a hilly landscape. The British won as they had better equipment. -
Declaration of Independence adopted
On July 4th 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. The finally signing of the final document was on August 2nd 1776. -
Battle of Trenton
Early morning of December 16 a continental army attacked on the city. The continental army won the battle. -
Articles of Confederation created
The articles of confederation were adopted on November 15th, 1777. They created a weak central government and loose confederation of sovereign states. -
Battle of Camden
Battle of Camden was fought in South Carolina with British and American troops. The British troops won this battle. -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown was from September 28th, 1781 to October 29, 1781. It was the final battle of the American Revolution. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of pairs officially ended with the signing of it. The treaty established the boundries. -
Bill of Rights adopted
There were 12 amendments but three-fourths of the states ratified 10 of them. The bill of rights gave citizens more confidence in the new government.