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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
The American Revolution Era
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Period: to
The American Revoltuion Era
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French and indian war
by 1753 tge french had claimed a wast area of north america
The french and indian allier had the advantage of familiarity with the forest of north america.General braddock forces were ambushed in the forest on their way to fort duquesne in 1755 -
King Procloamation
King issues the proclomation of 1763-This forbade colonist from moving west of the appalachain mountain -
Stamp Act
a 1765 law that placed new duties on legal documents , and taxed newspapers , almanacs,playing cards and dice -
Boston Massacre
A 1770 conflict in which five colonist were killed by britsh troops -
Battle of yorktown
1 1781 american victory in virginia that forced the british to surrender -
Declaration of independence
A 1766 documnt stating that the 13 english colonies were a free and indepedent nation. -
Battle of long island
a 1776 battle in new yorl in which more than 1.400 americans were killed , wounded or captured -
George Washington crosses the delaware river
George Wasington croses the delaware roer and leads a surprise attack agaainst the hessians -
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George washington crosses the deleware river
George Washington crosses the delaware rover and leads a surprise attack against the hessians -
Battle of Saratoga
The first major american victory in the revolution. -
Valley Forge
Pennslyvania site of washington's continetal army encampment during the winter of 1777-1778 -
Battle of monmouth
american Revolutionary war battle in monouth new jersey -
battle of yorktown
1781 american victory in virgina that forced the british to surrender