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7 long year war
A long war between all countries during the time. during this time the colonies decided independence was necessary -
End of the war.
The war finally ends. the french ended up ending the war loosing land. -
The Sugar act.
the sugar act was a tax placed on goods imported to america. these goods were imported from non british caribbean sources. -
The beginning
Taxes! taxes being forced onto the colonists though small in modern views was outrageous to them. the stap task was the first in many -
Declaration act
the declaration act in simple terms was a way for the british to tax the colonies. by passing this act they could tax the colonies with out their say -
Town Shed act
The townshend act allowed the british to tax glass lead, paper, paint, and tea. by passing this they could charge more if they so wanted to on these goods -
Boston Massacre
Colonists revolt against the british troops in boston. During the commotion the soldiers open fire on the mob. Paul revere captures the event and displays it to the people. -
Boston Tea Party
The boston tea party was a revolt against the taxes placed by the british. colonists disguised and indians snuck aboard a british ship and dumped millions of dollars worth of tea into the harbor -
the intolerable acts
these were a set of laws set by the british to punish the colonies which rightfully caused and outrage -
The first continental congress
it was a gathering formed by majority of the colonies. this was to decide weather the colonies should become its own country -
Battles of Concord and Lexington
these were the first battles held by the militia established by the Continental army and the British Red Coats. Paul revere rode a horse into the towns warning the militia of the attack -
Creation of the continental army
The newly founded army of the americas was founded. they were trained soldiers ment for war not just militia