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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act put an automatic tax on paper products. Sam Adams opposed this act. -
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Revolutionary War
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Boston Massacre
Ameracan colonist taunt British Soldiers. British soldiers fired back and killed 5 colonist. -
Boston Tea Party
British Soldiers were going to charge tax on tea to Boston citizens. The citizens didn't like that so they dressed up as indians and threw today a million dollars worth of tea in the Boston Harbor. -
Boston Port Act
The Boston Port Act was a blockade of the city of Boston that didnt let anyone come in or out of city. That was until the tea was paid for that was spilt into the harbor. -
George Washington Takes Comand of the Continental Army
Many people think George Washington was just the first president of the U.S. But He lead the Continental throughout the Revolutionary War. -
Independence Day
The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jeffeson, who Sam Adams pesuaded to write. It was voted on in congress and got molre overall votes on July 2, 1776 but was put on July 4 instead. They ignored Adams request to keep it on the second. -
Battle of Trenton
American Army battled the Heshens in Trenton, New Jersey. All the Hashens were captured and America won. -
Treaty of Allience
The Treaty of Allience was an allience with france that the Continental army. If the British attacked France would be there to help. -
Battle of Camden
British and Geramns fought America in Camden, South Carolina. 900 Americans were killed and wounded and 1,000 were captured. It was a major loss for the American Army. -
Treaty of Paris
This day marked the offical end of the Revolutionary war. This treaty also gave america more area.
