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Benjamin Franklin was born
Where: Boston, Massachusetts
He was the fifteenth son of Josiah Franklin and Anne Child. -
Benjamin Franklin Marries Deborah Reed
Benjamin Franklin Married Deborah Reed -
Benjamin Franklin's son William is born
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Arriving of British troops in Boston
The British troops arrived in Boston to enforce common laws. -
The Boston Massacre
Five American Colonists were shot by British troops after supposedly hurling stones at them. -
Boston Tea Party
The British were taxing Americans for tea,
so some Americans rebelled Dressed as Native Americans and went onto the British boats and dumped 342 whole crates of tea overboard. -
First Continental Congress held
Why was it held?: Because the American colonists were angry about taxes and the Intolerable acts. -
Ben Franklin's wife, Deborah Reed Died
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Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere road through villages and towns warning Americans of the British's planned invasion on Boston. -
The Battle at Bunker Hill
Where: Bunker hill, Boston, Massacusetts
Who won:The British, but the colonists suffered less casualties -
Declaration of Independance
The Declaration of independance, written by Thomas Jefferson, is ratified by Congress. Fun Fact: Benjamin Franklin is best known his role as one of our Founding Fathers and for signing the Declaration of Independence . -
Benjamin Franklin Died
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsilvania
The home of his daughter Susan.
