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French and Indian War
The French and Indian war was a conflict between the British, the colonists vs the French and their Native American allies. This conflict was to maintain territory and cultural future. -
Stamp Act
The stamp act was taxes on stamps, paper and documents. These taxes were put into place due to war leaving the British broke. -
Townshend Act
The Townshend act was taxes on goods such as lead, paint and more. This infuriated the colonists which lead to them to protest against. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a confrontation between American colonists vs British soldiers . The confrontation led to death and violence all due to the colonists being against taxes. -
Boston Tea Party
In the Boston tea party men dumped East Asia tea into Boston Harbor. This occurred in response to the tax on tea from other companies. -
First Continental Congress meets
In the this congress meet it was called to discuss the British government. They also discussed about America's future under Britain's rule. -
Second Continental Congress meets
The second congress meet discussed the same as the first congress meet. In this meet they also discussed about declaring independence, a resolution to the war. -
Battles of Concord and Lexington
This battle occurred due to the stamp act, Boston massacre and Boston tea party. This battle also marked the start of the American revolution. -
Olive Branch Petition sent to England
The olive branch was the last try to the king to prevent from declaring war. As a result the British government rejected it. -
Declaration of Independence Adopted
The Declaration of Independence set the United states free from Britain. The Declaration explained why America was separating themselves from Britain. -
Battle of Camden
This battle was a victory of Britain, left Britain in temporary control of southern colonies. -
Great Compromise
The Great compromise established the United states into a two house law-making body. -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown contributed for the Americans convincing the peace conference to demand independence. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris ended the American revolution, making the United states be recognized as an independent nation. -
Bill of Rights Adopted
The 12 amendments copies were sent out by president Washington adopted by congress.