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French And Indian War Ends
England and the colonies defeat the French and Native Americans. The British treasury drained, leading to future taxes on the colonies. -
Navigation Act Passed
An Act was passed which imposed restrictions on colonial trade. -
Stamp Act Passed
This Act imposed taxes on all papers and documents in America. -
Boston Massacre
British soldiers shot and killed 5 colonists for harassing them. This resulted in growing anger towards the British. -
Tea Act Passed
The Tea Act, passed in 1773, didn’t actually raise any taxes, but rather was intended to save the East India company. This was the final spark to the American Revolution. -
Boston Tea Party
Protesting Americans dumped a lot of tea into the Boston Harbor to protest against the Intolerable Acts. -
Intolerable Acts Passed
The Intolerable Acts imposed problems on all colonies as a result of the Boston Tea Party. The port was closed and British soldiers could quarter in any home they chose. -
First Continental Congress Formed
The First Continental Congress is formed as a governing body for the colonies. -
Battles Of Lexington And Concord
The battles at Lexington and Concord, known as “The Shot Heard ‘Round The World”, was the spark that inspired most colonists to join in the American Revolution. -
Second Continental Congress Formed
The Second Continental Congress is formed as a new body of government. -
Declaration Of Independence Adopted
The Declaration Of Independence was officially adopted by the Second Continental Congress. This officially separated America from Britain. -
Winter At Valley Forge
George Washington’s troops are moved to their winter quarters at Valley Forge. Although tough, it was an important trial for the Americans. -
Battle Of Saratoga
A turning point in the war, the Americans defeated the British, securing foreign support. -
Battle Of Yorktown
The final battle of the war, the French came to aid the Americans in defeating the British, gaining America and France their freedom. -
U.S. Constitution Written
The United States Constitution, expressing the belief that the government exists to serve the people, is written. -
U.S. Constitution Adopted
The U.S Constitution is officially the document under which America is operating.