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Mayflower Compact
King James wanted his people go to the England Church, so the pilgrims went to Massachucets on the Mayflower to have religious freedom. -
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Pre-Revolutionary War Events
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Stamp Act
In New York, England's Parliament made a tax on any paper items because Great Britan needed money. -
Sons Of Liberty
Samule Adams formed the group Sons Of Liberty in Boston because Parliament made unfair laws. The group did protests. -
Townshend Act
Parliament made laws in New York to raise money. -
Boston Massacre
British soilders of Boston thought their commander said fire so they fired their guns at protesters. -
The Tea Act
Parliament made tax on tea in Boston following the Boston massacre. -
Boston Tea Party
The Sons of Liberty dressed up as indians and dumped tea into Boston Harber. -
Intolerable Act
After the Boston Tea party parliament made laws so the colonies respect Britian. -
Battle of Lexington
Villagers in the village of Lexington knew that British soldiers were coming to fight so they shot at the soldiers. -
Battle of Concord
Villagers of Concord fought against British soldiers to stop the British attach at midnight.