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1770-1820 TIMELINE
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First Continental Congress
A convention of delegates from all thirteen colonies except for Georgia. The first concerted effort of American colonies to unite under a common cause towards secession from the British Crown. -
The Start of The American Revolution
The american revolution was a political upheaval in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire. The American Revolution helped to strengthen the idea of the right of a people to overthrow an oppressive government. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was a convention of delegates that started meeting on May 10, 1775, in Philadelphia after warfare in the American Revolutionary War had begun. the Second Continental Congress became America’s first government, although it had no constitutional base, and was denounced by Great Britain, it was supported by the people and fueled by public opinion. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
In Charlestown, Massachusetts, the Americans lost the battle and were forced to withdraw after they ran out of ammo and could not defy Redcoat bayonets. It demonstrated that American militia was capable of standing up to the best that the British could offer. -
Declaration of Independence
It announced that the thirteen American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as independent states, and no longer a part of the British Empire. It established the reasons for the colonies declaring independence. -
The Battle of Saratoga
Major defeat of british general John Rurgyone and more than 500 british troop at saratoga, NY. It showed he french that the american had a chance to win the war. -
Articles of Confederation
was an agreement among the 13 founding states that established the United States of America as a confederation of sovereign states and served as its first constitution. the first governing document, or constitution, of the United States of America. -
Treaty of Paris
Ended the American Revolutionary War between Great Britain on one side and the United States of America and its allies on the other. It helped great britain reccgnized american independence. -
George Washington becomes the first president
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Vermont becomes a state
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Kentucky becomes a state
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Tennesse becomes a state
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John Adams becomes the 2nd president
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Thomas Jefferson becomes the third president
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Ohio becoms a state
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James Madison became the 4th president
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War of 1812
The United States declared war against Great Britain because of the spiteful things great britain did towards the u.s.. It was basically the Second War for Independence, in that if the U.S. lost to Britain, then Britain might very well take over the country and colonize it again. -
The Battle of Lake Champlain
It ended the final invasion of the northern states during the War of 1812. The battle stopped the British forces from invading America and it also brought the state of Vermont into the war. -
Treaty of Ghet
Ended the war or 1812. Through the treaty, America gained influence as a foreign power. -
The Battle of New Orleans
It was the fial major battle of the war of 1812. It was a major american victory over the british that included regiments that had successfully against Napoleon in Europe. -
Indiana becomes a state
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James Monroe becomes the 5th president
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Mississippi become a state
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Illinois becomes ab state
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Alabama becomes a state
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Maine becomes a state
