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French and Indian War
9 year long war between Britain and France. -
Stamp Act Passed
Britain made a tax on all printed documents, but the colonists refused to pay. -
The Boston Massacre
Innocest settlers mocked Redcoats, but Redcoats murdered them. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists dressed as indians dumped British tea from British ships into the harbor. -
First Continental Congress
Representatives from all colonies had a meeting about the British. -
Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere rode his horse, warning settlers of the Redcoat attack. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Patriots and Redcoats fought over the fort on Breed's Hill. -
Common Sense Published
Thomas Paine wrote an article that talked about getting our independance. -
Declaration of Independance
Thomas Jefferson wrote our official document of freedom.