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The Stamp Act
Britain sets a tax that requires a stamp on all paper, newspaper, deck of cards, etc. -
Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere made his famous ride to warn the colonists that the "British are coming". -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battle starts when "shot heard around the world" is fired. This means that everyone got the news, the Americans win as a British retreat. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
The Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold capture Fort Ticonderoga. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Huge battle where William Prescott told the American troops "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes". -
The Declaration of Independence is Adopted
Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence was adopted by The Continental Congress. -
George Washington Crosses the Delaware
George and his troops cross the Delaware River to surprise the enemy. -
America Chooses a Flag
The Continental Congress adopts the "Stars and Stripes" Flag. -
Alliance with France
The Treaty of Alliance recognized the United States as an independent country. -
Articles of Confederation
Defines the government of the United States. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty that officially ended the war.
