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Boston Massacre
British soldiers fired into crowd and killed 5, wounding 6 others, because they were "threatened". -
Boston Tea Party
Americans disguised as native Americans and dumped British companies tea off ships in middle of the night. -
First Continental Congress meets
First congress met in Philadelphia, with delegates from all 13 colonies except Georgia. -
Battle of bunker Hill
started June 17, 1775. American patriots were defeated by british. -
Articles of Confederation created
Document was created November 15,1777 and served as Americas first constitution -
Battle of Trenton
This was the first victory the colonials had for a long time, which helped Washington convince his soldiers to keep fighting when they were ready to give up and go home. -
Battle of Camden
Worst American defeat, and left the British in temporary control of the southern colonies. -
Treaty of Paris
ending war of the American revolution, based on a treaty, agreement grated the US western territory. -
Constitution is ratified
written in 1788, and in operation since 1789 -
Bill of Rights adopted
President Washingtons sent copies of 12th amendments, also known as "Bill of Rights".