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The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a 9 year war for multiple reasons. Friendships, territory and economic reasons -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre happened because there was colonists protesting after the british soldiers shot as a warning. Colonists started throwing stuff at the soldiers which led to the death of 5 colonists -
Battle of Camden
the battle of camden was a battle was a british victory. This battle set the future for american success -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston tea party played a role for leading up to the American revolution. The Boston tea party was a protest against the tea act of 1773. -
Intolerable acts
these were punitive laws passed by British parliament. these laws were to punish the american colonies -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
There was a tension rising between the American colonies and british government. The british wanted to destroy the and disarm the american colonies. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
was a early war fought over gaining control over key spots in Boston since there was rising tensions between them. The british wanted to keep control over the city so they fought to keep their land -
Declaration of independence adopted
This was the document authored by Tomas Jefferson. The document was for the intention to separate from great britain. -
Battle of Trenton
The battle of Trenton was the colonials first victory for a long time -
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Battle of Yorktown
During the battle of yorktown the british were failing with their strategic approach. With the british and their failing approach led to the having to surrender to the american and french. -
Treaty of Paris
the treaty of Paris is what ended the american revolution and reconized the united states as a independent nation -
Great Compromise
The great compromise was establishing the law making body in the united states. -
Constitutional convention
The reason for the convention was to address the shortcomings of articles of confederation. -
Constitution is ratified
The constitution finally went in to effect after New Hampshire became the 9th state to ratify it. -
Bill of Rights adopted
The bill of rights are the first ten amendments. These amendments are to protect the individual liberties.