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The French and Indian War
A war between Great Britain two other enemies, the French and the Indians of North America. Most battles were in Canada. The British won the war and won the right to keep Canada and other possessions in the new world. -
The Sugar Act
An act that built a three-cent tax on foreign sugar and also increased taxes on coffee, indigo, and certain kinds of wine. Also banned importation of rum and french wine. These taxes only affected a certain part of the population but the affected merchants were very local. -
The Stamp Act
Every newspaper,pamphlet , and other public and legal document had to have a stamp. The stamp of course cost money. The colonists thought that they shouldnt have to pay for something they had been doing for free for many years and they responded in force. Seeing these actions the British government repealed the stamp act in March 1766. -
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The Stamp Act Congress
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Townshend Act
Series of laws named for Charles Townshend British Chancellor of the Exchequer. These laws placed new taxes on glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea. The Britain eventually repealed all the taxes except the one on the tea. -
The Boston Massacre
The shooting of five American colonists by British troops March 5, 1770. Nearly every part of the story is disputed by both sides. -
The Boston Tea Party
Angry at the new tax on tea, American colonists calling themselves the Sons of Liberty disguised themselves as Native Americans and boarded three British ships. While on board they dumped 342 whole crates of British tea into Boston harbor on December 16, 1773. -
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The First Continental Congress
Two groups of people from all over the 13 colonies who came together to discuss liberty. The First continental congress was a group of 56 delegates from 12 colonies. They met in Philadelphia in September 1774 to act together in response to the Intolerable Acts. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
First shots fired between American and British troops, on April 19, 1775. The British marched to Concord because it was an arms depot. No one is still sure who fired the first shot but it was the "Shot Heard 'Round the World." Both sides opened fire, and the Americans were forced to withdraw. -
The Second Continental Congress
They met in 1775, when the revolutionary war had started. The armed forces were disorganized. The Continental congress created an army and made George Washington commander and chief. The congress continued through summer and out of the discussions came the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and also the Marines corps. -
George Washington Named Commander and Chief
He was the first president of the United States. He fought in the French and Indian War. Commanded American forces in the Revolutionary war. Served two terms as president. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Two day battle between British and American forces. Americans held it to protect shipyard of Boston. British won the fight but suffered heavy casualties. Americans used all their ammunition and then retreated. -
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" published
American patriot, who wrote Common Sense and The Crisis. These led to further movements in the Revolutionary war. -
British Evacuate Boston
The British evacuated Boston because of George Washington's strategic placement of fortifications and cannons on Dorchester Heights. -
Richard Henry Lee proposes Independence
Richard Henry Lee proposed independence from Britain, instead of reconciling with the Crown. -
Declaration of Independence adopted
Official documentation declaring independence from Great Britain. Declared in effect on July 4, 1776 by the continental congress. -
Declarqtion Of Independence Signed
The Declaration of Independence signed by John Hancock, John Adams, Samuel Adams, and many more prominent Americans.
