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French and Indian War
The French invade the Indians hoping to take over their land -
Proclamation of 1763
Forbade all settlement west of the line drawn in the Appalachian Mountains -
Sugar Act
Sugar was no longer taxed -
Stamp Act
Media is now taxed -
Boston Non-Importation Act
Takes action against Townshend Act -
George Washington named Commander in Chief
George Washington is now president -
Fort Mifflin
Captured by the British -
British gaining stronghold
The U.S. is weakening in Virginia -
Articles of Confederation
America's first constitution -
British Victory
British win a major victory at Guilford -
Cornwallis Tactics Fail
Cornwallis surrounded on sea and on land by Americans who were also aided by the French -
British Surrender
The British fleets start to evacuate Savannah -
British Continue to leave
Great Britain troops leave New York (11/25/1783) -
Paris Treaty
The Americans and British sign the Treaty of Paris. Now the U.S. is independent. -
Resignation
Washington resigns as Commander in Chief -
Constitution
Founding fathers sign the U.S. Constitution