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The Puritans known as Pilgrims leave Britain for America.
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The Puritans found the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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The Quakers establish Pennsylvania.
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England unites with Scotland to form Britain.
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Britain and France fight for control of North America.
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Parliament places taxes through the Stamp Act.
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The Boston Massacre occurs and five people are killed.
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The Tea Act is passed.
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Delegates from each colony meet in Philadelphia.
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The first battle of the American of the Revolution happens in Lexington.
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The Declaration of Independence is passed by Congress and America is free.
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The Battle of Yorktown ends the American Revolution.