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The Stamp Act
King George lll was disliked by Americans due to the unfair taxes he brought upon them. These taxes called The Stamp Act were to help pay for war. -
The Coercive Acts
Lord North, the new British prime minister, carried out King George lll's ideas of forcing American obedience. The Coercive Acts, a series of laws in response to the Boston Tea Party were created. -
The Declaration Of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson and established the United States as an independent nation. This meant Americas freedom from the British rule. -
The Battle of Yorktown
Alongside the French and led by George Washington, The American army manage to trap General Cornwallis's army. This led to the surrender of the British. -
Loyalists Leave America
Thousands of Americans who were loyal to the British rule left America and found new lives in Canada, Britain, and different British colonies. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was the treaty negotiated by Benjamin Franklin, the end of the American revolution and the start of Americas recognition as an independent nation. -
End of The Articles Of Confederation
In May of 1787, congress came together to make the decision of revising the Articles of Confederation. The decision made was to create an completely new government. -
The U.S Constitution
On this day, the U.S constitution was signed. This document followed the Articles of Confederation and was the separation in power in the government, as well as the laws that protect the people’s rights and duties.