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French and Indian
The French and Indian War as a war between the French and British. The war concluded in 1763 when France was defeated by the British in Canada. Within that same year, the Treaty of Paris ended the war and clarified British rule in North America. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act imposed and was passed by the Parliament in the year of 1764. The Colonists protested saying that they shouldn't be taxed since they had no members in Parliament. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was a tax imposed on the American colonist. The Stamp Act was imposed by the British. They were taxed on items such as legal documents. The Stamp Act expanded tension between the British government and the colonists. -
Formation of the Second Continental Congress
The colonies formed Second Continental Congress to deliberate a strategy when the king disregarded their objection. The Second Continental Congress was constructed in 1775. They came to an agreement to form an army for war. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791. There are 10 amendments to the Constitution that guaranteed the safety of basic rights. The Bill of Rights gave people a positive point of view on the government.
