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Stamp Act
Parliament passes the Stamp Act to pay for British soldiers on American soil. Colonists resist violently. -
Stamp Act repealed
The Stamp Act is repealed, but Parliament passes the Declaratory act. Asserting it's right to create laws binding the colonies. -
Enforcement
British troops arrive in Boston harbor to enforce custom laws. -
Boston Massacre!
Four workers are shot by British soldiers in what patriots are calling, the Boston Masacre. -
Boston Tea Party
Boston patriots dressed as natives dump larges amount of tea into Boston harbor, protesting the Tea Act. -
First Congress
The first continental congress convenes this month and year. -
Lexington and Concord
"Minute-men" force british troops back to Boston after they try to advance through Lexington and Concord. -
Independence!
The Declaration of Independence is ratified.
