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French and Indian War
It was the root cause of the Revolutionary War. Britain won and France had to give up all rights of Canada. -
The Stamp Act
This act followed the Sugar Act. During the Stamp Act, all documents, papers, etc. had to have a stamp on it to be considered legal. It angered many people because citizens were directly being taxed. -
The Townshend Act
Indirect tax; Tax was included in the overall pricing. -
The Boston Massacre
Colonist threw rocks, wood, glass, etc. at troops. The British started shooting at people. 5 men killed. 6 injured. -
The Gaspee Incident
The Gaspee was burned by Rhode Island citizens. -
The Tea Act
Tea was dumped into the harbor because colonists were tired of being taxed and could not affored the pricey tea. -
The Intolerable Acts
When Britain took over power when smaller colonies were gaining force. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Beginning of the Revolutionary War. Between the British and colonist of Massachusetts. -
Declaration of Independence, Washington crossing the Delaware
He led the first American victory of the war by taking the enemy by surprise. He crossed over the river from December 24-25. -
Battle of Princeton, Germantown, Bennington, Saratoga
Princeton - Americans
Germantown - British
Bennington - Americans
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France enters war
1775-1783 -
Spain enters war
1778-9 -
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Treaty of Paris signed/ratified
1783 to end the American Revolutionary War. -
Constitutional Convention
Held in the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The building is now known as Independence Hall.
