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Sam Adams
Samuel Adams was a founding Father of the United States. He founded the Sons Of Liberty in 1765. -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd US president and founding father. He wrote the Declaration of Independence. -
Proclomation of 1763
Issued by king George following the treaty of paris. ended the seven years war. -
Sugar Act
Strong tax on sugar and other imported products from non-British sources. Made colonists hate the British more. -
Abigail and John Adams
Abigail Adams was John Adams's closest advisor and wife. John Adams is the second president of the United States. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a fight that occurred between colonists rioters and British soldiers. Turning point in America's fight for independence. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a direct protest against the Townshend Act and British taxation. Colonists threw British tea into the sea. -
Paul Revere
Revere was a political cartoonist. He became a messenger for the revolution on December 17, 1773 -
Minutemen
Minutemen were always ready at a moment's notice. That's where they get their name. -
First Contiental Congress convenes
The first continental congress convened in Carpenters Hall in Philadelphia, and delegates from twelve of the thirteen states came to discuss Britain's growing aggression and America's future. -
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death Speech
The 'Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death' speech was a speech written by Patrick Henry at the Second Virginia Convention. Convinced Virginia troops to begin preparing for war. -
Battles of Lexington and Condcord
Not a major loss for the British, but a big win for the colonists.Marked the start of the American War for independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
American defeat. confirmed reconciliation was not possible. -
Declaration of Independence adopted
Severed ties with Britain. signed on august 2nd. -
The Hessians
The Hessians were german soldiers. they fought for the British. -
Washington Crosses the Delaware
the first major victory of the war for colonists. -
France and the United States form an alliance
It formalized France's support for the American government. -
Benedict Arnold turns traitor
Benedict Arnold betrayed his country by secretly meeting with a British official, informing him of an American plan to invade Canada. -
Articles of Confederation radified
The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, and the United States became a sovereign, independent state. it took place in Philadelphia and was signed by two Maryland delegates. -
The Treaty of Paris
Ended the war. France lost land.