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Sons of Liberty
They were a organized patriot paramilitary political organization. They were established to undermine the British rule. -
Townshend Act of 1767
Parliament passed the Townshend acts. This initiated taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. -
The Boston Massacre
A street fight ended up happening and 7 British soldiers fired into a crowd. 5 died and 6 were wounded -
First Continental Congress Meets
The congress met in Philadelphia. They met because the intolerable acts were not lifted. -
The Boston Tea Party
It showed that the Sons of Liberty identified with America. All 342 chests of tea were dumped into the water. -
Olive Branch Petition Sent to England
It was the last attempt to stop a formal war being declared. It was sent to the king. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Massachusetts colonists defied British authority. They embarked on a lengthy war to earn their independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The American Patriots were defeated at the battle of bunker hill. They proved that they could hold their own though. -
Declaration of Independence Adopoted
Adopted by the continental congress. The 13 American colonies severed their political connections. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was a major turning point in the American revolution. It was the first victory the colonials had in a long time. -
Battle of Camden
Battle of Camden was the worst American loss. It left the British in temporary control of the southern colonies. -
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Battle of Yorktown
British troops surrendered to the Continental Army and their French allies. The battle led directly to the peace negotiations that ended the war in 1783 and gave America independence. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris ended the American revolution. The United States was then formally recognized as an independent nation. -
The Great Compromise
Established the united states as a bicameral. The compromise was to ensure representation in congress. -
Constitution is Ratified
The constitution was approved. It is the worlds longest surviving written character of the government.