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French and Indian War
War started with the French and Indian in 1754 and raged until 1763. It turned into a worldwide struggle known as seven years war then later turned into the second hundred years war. Native American groups took sides with the French or British -
Colonies in the Mid-1700s
Colonial cites were busy commercial cities that linked North America to West Indies Africa etc.. Shipyards in Colonies smuggling was common it was home to many religious groups and had free speech -
Boston Massacre
Boston Massacre is remembered in helping galvanize the colonial public to the patriot cause. The Massacre is repeated every on March 5th in front of the Old State House -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord fought on April 19th 1775. Tension had been building between residents of the 13 colonies. British troops were hiding in Massachusetts countryside colonial americans considered themselves British. -
The Constitution becomes supreme law of the land
The constitution became supreme law after the debate and discussion at the constitutional convention. It had to be approved by nine of the thirteen states.
