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Navigation Acts
Acts of the British Parliament that restricted trade in England and decreased dependency on other countries. -
French and Indian War Ends
The Treaty of Paris signed in 1763 ended the Seven Years’ War between Great Britain and France. -
Stamp Act
Parliament passed taxes on items like newspapers and pamphlets. -
Boston Massacre
British soldiers killed five protesters that were throwing rocks and snowballs at them. -
Tea Act
Britain was in need of money, so a law was passed to give all control of trade to the East India Tea Company. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists hurled a cargo of British tea into the harbor in protest. -
First Continental Congress
12 colonies had representatives that formed together in Philadelphia as tensions rose to discuss how to respond to Britains acts against Massachusetts. -
Coercive/Intolerable Acts
An act enforced by the British that allowed the Royal Navy to block the Boston Harbor. -
Lexington and Concord
Colonists clashed with British troops as the growing tension exploded into war, sparking the American Revolution. -
Second Continental Congress
After the battle of Lexington and Concord, George Washington set up a continental army with him in command. -
Declaration of Independence Adopted
Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence, reflecting his political views and voicing the rights of people. -
Battle of Saratoga
A turning point in the American Revolution, where the Americans beat the British and persuaded France to accompany them. -
Winter at Valley Forge
Continental troops suffered from the cold, hunger and disease. -
Battle of Yorktown
France and America teamed up against the British, ending military operations. -
US Constitution Written
Written by James Madison that was ratified by the states and continues to be the supreme law.