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First Continental Congress calls for abolition of slave trade
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Second Continental Congress
In this year, King George III formally proclaims colonies to be in a rebellion. -
Declaration of Independence
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New Jersey constitution temporarily gives women the right to vote
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French and Americans force Cornwallis to surrender at Yorktown
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Articles or Confederation are put into effect
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Treaty of Paris
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Treaty of Fort Stanwix
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Rectification by nine states guarantees a new government under the Constitution