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French and Indian War
North america conflict between the French and Indians -
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Sugar act
Passed a modified version of the sugar act adding the Molasses Act which was about to expire in all. added 6 pence to each pound of Molasses -
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Stamp act
Having to pay tax on every paper printed. -
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The Boston Massacre
A memorial riot in the streets of Boston, British soldiers killed rioters in the streets of Boston, Starting the Boston Massacre. -
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The tea act
Gave British East India Company tea a reduction on tea sales in American colonies. -
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The tea act
Granted British a monopoly on the tea sales -
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The Boston Tea Party
Groups of rebels went the to boston Harbor to throw the tea off the boats to try and reduce the British Taxes -
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Boston Port Act
Parliament of the Great Britain which was later made a law -
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The Quartering Act 1774
Made ways for the British Troops to get food and shelter at the expense of American colonies -
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Thomas Paine Writes Common Sense
A Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, advocating independence to the people in the 13 colonies. -
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Patrick Henry's “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Speech
Patrick gave his famous speech -
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Battles of Lexington and Concord
These were the first military engagements of the Revolutionary war -
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Battle of Bunker Hill
The british defeated the americans at Bunker Hill -
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George Washington is Named Commander in Chief
He became Chief -
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Declaration of Independence is written and signed by delegates in the Continental Congress
The title says it all -
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Alliance is Made between the Rebels and the French.
The alliance was made -
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Battle of Ticonderoga
The battle between the indians and the French, under the Marquis de Montcalmer -
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Battle of Yorktown
George Washington, commanded a huge force of 17,000 French and Continental troops, -
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General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown
The famous surrender happens -
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Peace Treaty Signed ending the American Revolution recognizing US independence.
The war is over