Road to the American Revolution

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    French and Indian War (7 Years War)

    England and France fight for control of part of America

  • England passes the Stamp Act

  • England passes the Quartering Act

  • England passes the Townshend Act

  • Boston Massacre

  • Boston Tea Party

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    1st Continental Congress

    Representatives from 12 colonies meet in Philadelphia and agreed to boycott British goods, send a letter of protest to King George III, and to meet again.

  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    "The shot heard 'round the world"

  • The Second Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia

    Colonial representatives agree to pay for an army led by Gen. George Washington.