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The French and Indian War
The final Colonial War (1689-1763) was the French and Indian War, which is the name given to the American theater of a massive conflict involving Austria, England, France, Great Britain, Prussia, and Sweden called the Seven Years War. -
The Albany Congress
It should be noted here that the good intentions of colonial leaders only went so far. Though these petitions were offered, repeated attempts to organize the colonies met with jealous resistance. In June of 1754, representatives from seven colonies met with 150 Iroquois Chiefs in Albany, New York. -
Proclamation of 1763
The end of the French and Indian War in 1763 was a cause for great celebration in the colonies, for it removed several ominous barriers and opened up a host of new opportunities for the colonists. -
The Declaratory Act
AN ACT for the better securing the dependency of his Majesty's dominions in America upon the crown and parliament of Great Britain. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a street fight that occurred on March 5, 1770, between a "patriot" mob, throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks, and a squad of British soldiers. -
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The Boston Massacre
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The Boston Tea Party
The partial repeal of the Townshend Acts did not bring the same reaction in the American colonies as the repeal of the Stamp Act. -
Quebec Act
AN ACT for making effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebec, in North America. -
The First Continental Congress
The first Continental Congress met in Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, from September 5, to October 26, 1774. Carpenter's Hall was also the seat of the Pennsylvania Congress. -
The Association act
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Lexington and Concord
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The Rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes
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Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence
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The British occupy New York City
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Washington crosses the Delaware
From this site, General George Washington and men of the Continental Army and militia crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776 and marched to Trenton, New Jersey. -
The United States and France sign the French Alliance
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Spain declares war on Great Britain
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Articles of Confederation adopted
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Cornwallis surrounded on land and sea by Americans and French and surrenders at Yorktown, VA
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British and Americans sign preliminary Articles of Peace
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U.S. Constitution signed
