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French and Indian war
this was the battle over the Northern regains of America between the Britain's and the French. during this time both sides enlisted the help of the Indians -
Sons of liberty
They were founded as a protest towards the stamp act. Nobody knows what day they were founded. their mantra was "no taxation without representation". -
Stamp Act of 1765
The Brittish government passed a law to start taxing mall transport to raise money. This act caused great strife with many people. -
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townshend act date
They implemented this to discourage the pouches of Brittish imports. they added taxes to goods common from Brittish traders. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston tea party was a protest towards the actions of the Brittish government. they snuck onto the Brittish ships and through over tea. approximately 1.7 million dollar's worth of tea was thrown into the water. -
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First Continental Congress Meeting
This was the first talks about leaving Brittan rule. This was sparked by the oppression of trade goods and other oppressive acts. Delegates from the Thirteen states at the time all came to Philadelphia for this meeting. -
First Shots of the American Revolution
The first shots of the American revolution happened in Lexington Massachusetts, know as the shot heard round the world. After this began the many Battles for Americans to gain there freedom. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle of bunker hill was fought upon bunker hill Charlestown. The minutemen used a tactic of killing off the commanders of the British army to disorient the enemy Solders. Despite there underwhelming numbers the American solders held out and fought a impressive battle. And despite losings the battle had shown that they were capable of fighting back at tremendous power. -
Thomas Paine's Common Sense Published
First mass communications event in America. He made it to make it clear that he believed they should gain independence. -
Declaration Of Independence Adopted
This was the moment When the 13 colonies severed any diplomatic relations with the British government -
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Battle of Trenton
The battle of Trenton happened in a open field and was the first battle in a open field that George Washington successfully won -
Articles of Confederation created
Serving as the first constitution. This document was in use until the current declaration was made into effect. -
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Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown was a siege that caused America to officials be born after the surrender of the British solders. This signified that the Brittan army was not invincible and that Americans would not be under there rule any longer. -
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Constitutional Convention
Taking place in Philadelphia. The constitution convention was the meeting to discus the problems of the Articles of confederation and the weak government that existed due to it.. -
Bill of Rights adopted
this was the first ten amendments. They were sent out by Goerge Washington before hand and by December twelfth three fourths of the states had them in effect.