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George Washington
Was one of the founding fathers. Was also a general in the American Revolution, later became a president. -
French and Indian War
The war lasted 7 years. Was a conflict in a greater war. -
Sugar Act
Repealed the Molasses act. Put a 3 cent tax on anything with sugar on it. -
Boston Massacare
There's a lot of tension between the colonists and the British. British ended up shooting and killing 5 colonists. -
First Continental Congress
On this day 13 delegates from each of the 13 colonies met together. This event took place early in the American Revolution. -
Lexington and Concord
This event started of the American Revolution. There had been a lot of tension between the 13 colonies and the British mostly focused in Massachusetts -
Second Continental Congress
The 13 delegates started to meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They decide that the only way they could pursue happiness was if they where an independent country. -
Common Sense
Written by Thomas Paine from 1775-76. First time people in colonies thought about separating from the English. -
Declaration of Independence
"Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson. -
Treaty of Paris
Signed by King George the third. Ended the war -
Siege of Yorktown
Ended the war. The British ended up surrendering to the 13 colonies. -
Tea Act
They started taxing for tea. All tea that is not from britien. Leads to boston tea party
