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The House of Burgesses
Representatives, burgesses, were elected to represent in the House of Burgesses. This new government meeting was based off of England's Parliament. -
Britain is Formed
England unites with Scotland to form a new nation, Britain, with more materials and expansion of power. -
War For America
The French and British war for sovereignty over North America, and Britain wins, by the Treaty of Paris. -
Tax Raise
Parliament passes the Stamp Act, which raises taxes in the colonies. The colonists are enrages, and protest. -
Boston Massacre
After much protest for lower taxes, Britain sends troops to the colonies. The colonists and soldiers fight, with the commoners only armed with snow and whatever they could grab. After five casualties, Parliament removes all taxes but tea. -
First Continental Congress
Delegates from all of the twelve colonies meet in Philadelphia for the first Continental Congress. -
The Revolution Begins
British troops meet colonists at Lexington, the first battle of the American Revolution. -
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson, a member of Congress, wrote a statement of freedom from Britain, to form the United States of America. -
The French Step In
After seeing that the Americans might just win, the French form an ally with them in order to defeat the old enemy, the British army. -
Battle of Yorktown
The American and French forces defeat the British, in the final battle of the revolution. -
A Constitution is Made
Delegates meet and create a constitution with three government branches. -
First President
George Washington, a former British soldier, is elected the first president of the United States.
