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1763: Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War, gives England large portions of land. -
Paxton Boys
The Paxton Boys rebelled against Indians after the French and Indian War. -
Sugar Act
A Tax that England put on the Colonies for sugar. -
Stamp Act
An act that required the press to print a stamp on their newspaper, and they had to pay for it. -
Townshend Acts
A series of taxes on commonly used goods in the colonies. -
Boston Massacre
British Soldiers fire on a protesting mob after having snowballs and rocks at them. -
Tea Act, Boston Tea Party
Taxes on Tea were put in place, people protested by throwing the tea into the ocean. -
Intolerable Acts
Acts created by Britain to punish the Americans for the Tea Party. -
Battles at Lexington, Concord
Battles of the Revolutionary War, specifically the beginning. -
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence is written to become free from England's control. -
Articles of Confederation
Original governing papers, gave states too many rights, was redacted. -
Second Treaty of Paris
This Second Treaty ended the Revolutionary War