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French and Indian War
Two problems manifested themselves as a result of the British victory in the war. -
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Proclamation of 1763
Violent incidents such as Pontiac's Rebellion prompted the English crown to attempt to mandate an end to encroachment on territory promised to the Indians. -
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Sugar Act
Parliament passes the Sugar Act. It did three things halved the duty or tax on foreign-made molasses. Placed duties on certain imports that had never been taxed before. Strengthened the enforcement of the law allowing proceswtors to try smuggling cases in a vice. -
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Stamp Act
Required colonist to purchase special stamped paper for legal documents and newspapers. -
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Quartering Act
During the Quartering Act the American colonies had to provide the British soldiers with housing. -
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The Boston Massacre
First fight breaks out over a job at the docks. Later that night, a mob gathered outside the customs house armed with sticks, snowballs, and rocks. After one of the soldiers are hit, the soldiers open fire on the mob despite orders not to fire. Five were killed. -
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Tea Act
During the tea act the Americans had to buy a certain type of tea. -
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The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea party was when the Americans through boxes of tea into the Harbor. -
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Intolerable Acts
In retaliation for the Boston Tea party, Parliament passes what came to known as the Intolerable Act. One law shut down Boston Harbor and the Quartering Act. -
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Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary war. -
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Declaration of Independence
Richard Henry Lee of Virginia introduces a resolution to Congress to declare the colonies independence. -
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Article of Confederation
After considerable debate and alteration, the Article of Confederation were adopted by the Continental Congress, this document served as the United States' first constitution. -
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Battle of Yorktown
British General Cornwallis planned to fortify Yorktown, Virginia as a base for his plan to take the rest of the colonies. -
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Treaty of Paris
Congress sent a powerful team of negotiotors. Negotiotors could not begin until Great Britain declared the colonies completely independence. -
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New Constitution
The U.S. constitution established America's national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. -
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Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the collective name for the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution.