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The Sugar Act
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The Stamp Act
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The Boston Massacre
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The Tea Act
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Boston Tea Party
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Invasion of Canada by Benedict Arnold
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Battle of Bunker Hill
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Olive Branch Petition
Congress endorses a proposal asking for recognition of American rights, the ending of the Intolerable Acts in exchange for a cease fire. -
British Surrender at Saratoga
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Ratification of the Articles of Confederation
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Treaty of Paris
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Constitutional Convention
Adoption of the American Constitution