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Jamestown founded
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The Pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact
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John Locke contributes to the constitution for the Carolina colony
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The Albany Congress proposes that the colonies unite.
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the Stamp Act is passed.
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Boston Massacre
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Tea Act is passed. Colonist respond with Boston Tea Party.
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Parliament passed Intolerable Acts.
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Battles of Lexington and Concord spark the Revolution
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The declaration of Independence is signed.