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French & Indian War
The French and Indian War lasted from 1754 to 1763, involving conflict between British and French forces in North America, along with their respective Native American allies. The war ultimately resulted in British dominance over North America, but it also led to significant debt, prompting Britain to impose taxes on the American colonies.
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Sons of Liberty
The Sons of Liberty were founded in 1765 as a secret society to oppose British taxation and advocate the Colonel rights. They've played a crucial role in organizing protests, including Boston Tea Party in 1773, galvanizing public sentiment against British rule.
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Townshend Act of 1767
The Townshend Acts, enacted in 1767, imposed duties on imported goods such as tea, glass, and paper in the American colonies. These acts sparked widespread protests and contributed to the growing tension between the colonies and British authorities, eventually leading to the American Revolution.
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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5th, 1770, when British soldiers opened fire on a crowd of colonists, killing five individuals. This tragic event heightened tensions between the American colonists and British authorities, fuelling anti-British sentiments leading up to the Revolutionary War.
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Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16th, 1773, when American colonialists, protesting British taxation without representation, dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor. This act of defiance against the Tea Act escalated tensions between the colonies and Britain, ultimately contributing to the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War.
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Battles of Lexington & Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord occurred on April 19th, 1775, marking the beginning of armed conflict in the American Revolutionary War. These clashes between British troops and colonial militia demonstrated the colonies' willingness to fight for their rights and freedoms.
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Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17th, 1775, during the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. Though technically a British victory, the heavy casualties they suffered demonstrated the resolve and determination of the colonial forces.
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Declaration of Independence adopted
The Declaration of Independence club was adopted on July 4, 1776, proclaiming the 13 American colonies freedom from British rule. The historical document, primarily authorized by Thomas Jefferson, articulated the principles of individual liberty and government by consent.
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Articles of Confederation created
The Articles of Confederation were created in 1777 and ratified in 1781, serving as the first constitution for the United States. This document established a loose confederation of states, highlighting the challenges of governance and leading to the eventual drafting of the US constitution.
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Battle of Camden
The Battle of Camden took place on August 16th, 1780, during the American Revolutionary War, where British forces achieved a decisive victory over the American Continental Army. This defeat significantly weakened American morale and led to the reassessment of military strategies in the Southern campaign.
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Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown flight from September 28 to October 19, 1781, marked the decisive victory of American and French forces over the British, effectively ending the American Revolutionary War. General Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown led to the negotiation of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, securing American independence.
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3/5 Compromise
The Three-Fifths Compromise was reached in 1787 during the Constitutional Convention to determine how slaves would be counted for representation and taxation purposes. It established that enslaved individuals would be counted as 3/5 of a person, reflecting the continuous issue of slavery in the United states.
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Great Compromise
The great compromise was reached on July 16th, 1787, during the Constitutional Convention, establishing a bicameral legislation in the United states. This agreement balanced the interests of both large and small states by creating a House of Representatives based on the population and a Senate with equal representation for each state.
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Constitution is ratified
The United states constitution was ratified on June 21st, 1788, one New Hampshire became the 9th state to approve it, ensuring the adoption. The foundational document established the framework for the US government and remains a cornerstone of American democracy.
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Bill of Rights adopted
The Bill of Rights, comprising the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution, was adopted on December 15th, 1791. This crucial document guarantees fundamental rights and liberties, including freedom of speech, religion, and the press, protecting individual freedoms from government infringement.
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