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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a conflict between Great Britain and France that lasted 7 years. The war resulted in the British taking control of French Canada and Spanish Florida. It increased tensions with the American colonists due to new taxes imposed to pay for the war. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was put in play to tax paper goods in the American colonies. Many Americans were frustrated with this because it violated their rights. -
The Sons of Liberty
The Sons of Liberty was a secret society formed in the American Colonies during a period of resistance against British rule. They played a big role in organizing protests, boycotts, and acts of civil disobedience against British policies. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a violent and bloody event. British soldiers shot and killed several colonists during the confrontation. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was an event where American colonists disguised themselves as Native Americans and boarded a British ship. They dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor worth £9,659 = $1,700,000 which was due to the Tea Act which was taxing every shipment of tea. -
The Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were a series of disciplinary measures taken by the British due to the Boston Tea Party. This was seen as oppressive by the American colonist because they felt as if their rights were being taken away from them. -
Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolution. They marked the beginning of the war for independence from British rule. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a battle between the American forces and the British forces. The British forces ended up winning the battle but the American forces showed their power and bravery which gave them determination later on in the war. -
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a document written by the Founding Fathers. It declared that the American Colonies were separating from Britain and becoming independent. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was a significant victory for the American forces against French forces. The battle led to the surrender of British General Cornwallis. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris officially ended the war between the colonies and Great Britain. It recognized the independence of the United States. -
The 3/5 Compromise
The 3/5 Compromise was a decision made by the American colonies that determined that enslaved people would be counted as three-fifths of a person when voting for a representation of Congress. -
The Great Compromise
The Great Compromise was a time during the Constitutional Convention that combined Virginia's plan of representation based on population with New Jersey's plan of equal representation for each state. This helped make every state small or big have an equal voice. -
Constitution Ratified
The ratification of the Constitution established the framework for the U.S. government. It showed the positions in government and the rights of the people. -
The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is a set of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. It was added to the Constitution to protect the rights and liberties of the American people.