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French & Indian War
North American colonies, the French, and Native American tribes fought for control over North American land. -
The Proclamation of 1763
To compromise with the Native Americans, The Proclamation prohibited colonists from taking the land left behind after the French and Indian War. -
The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act enforced tax on sugar, molasses, and other imported goods to increase revenue. -
The Boston Massacre
Colonists surrounded and insulted British soldiers, leading to the soldiers shooting at the crowd and causing an outroar. -
Boston Tea Party
To protest against taxes, the colonists dumped chests of tea into the harbor. -
1st Continental Congress
Delegates from 12 of 13 colonies met to discuss the future of America with Peyton Randolph as the president. -
2nd Continental Congress
The following year, the 2nd Continental Congress met inside Independence Hall to prepare for war. -
Declaration of Independence
The declaration, mostly written by Thomas Jefferson, would go on to become the founding document of the United States. -
3/5 Compromise
The compromise was reached at the Constitutional Convention, determining that three out of five slaves was counted when determining a state's total population. -
Signing of U.S. Constitution
39 out of 55 delegates signed the new document, laying the frame for the nation's federal government.