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The Stamp Act
"No taxation without representation!" King George III became unpopular in America with every new tax levied. He became determined to force American obedience. -
Independence
The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson. It was established by the United States as an independent nation. It also showed the rights of neither women or slaves were covered under the document. "Life, Libery, and the Pursuit of Happiness" -
Washington crosses the Delaware
Washington moves his troops into New Jersey. Soon, the patriots have a surprise force of German troops fighting for Britian. -
Charleston falls to the British
The British takes Charleston, S.C. and captures a large patriot army, and deal the rebels one of their worse defeats of the war. -
The Battle of Yorktown
Virgina was a decisive victory by a combined force of American Continental Army troops led by General George Washington. French Army troops led by the Comte de Rochambeau over a British Army, commanded by British lord and Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis. -
The Treaty of Paris
Signed in Paris by representatives of King George III of Great Britain and representatives of the United States of America on September 3, 1783, ended the American Revolutionary War. -
The Articles of Confederation
Adopted by the Continential Congress. Each state had one vote, and was to set up a central government with a 1 house legislature. Congress also had the authority to make war, and settle interstae disputes. (Had very little power to enforce new laws and could not regulate trade) Very strong, independent stae governments were formed.
