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King George II of Great Britain Dies
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The American Revolution
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The Treaty of Paris
France cedes most of its territories in North America to Great Britain, but Louisiana west of the Mississppi River is ceded to Spain -
King George's Royal Proclmation
To prevent further violence between settlers and Native American, the Proclamation sets a western boundary on the American colonies. -
The Sugar Act
These Acts, coming during the economic slup that followe the frend and Indian War, are resented by the colonists and lead to protests. -
The Stamp Act
Imposting a tax on many types of prined materials used in the colonies. -
Quartering Act
This requires the Colonies to provide housing, food, and other provisions to British troops. -
The Townshend Acts
Named for Chancellor fo the Exchequer Charles Townshend, is passed by Parliament by placing duties on many items imprted into America. -
The Boston Massacre
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Battle Of Alamance in North Carolina
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Tea Act
Parliament passed act. -
Boston Tea Party
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British pass Intolerable Acts
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Boston Port Act
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Massachusetts Government Act
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Administration of Justice Act
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Second Quartering Act
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Quebec Act
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Battle of Lexington and Concord
This was followed by the siege of Boston. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
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Battle of Nassau
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Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet
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Battle of Harlem Heights
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Battle of Fort Washington
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Siege of Charleston
British ships sail past Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island to occupy Charleston. -
Battle of Waxhaws
This was a clash between the Continental Army forces under Abraham Buford and a mainly Loyalist force led by Banastre Tarleton occurs near Lancaster, South Carolina in the Waxhows area. The British Destroyed the Amerian Forces. -
Battle of Springfield
The British invasion of New Jersey was stopped at Connecticut Farms and Springfiled, the major figting in the North ends. -
Battle of the Cheaspeake
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The Treaty of Paris
This ends the American Revolutionary War -
1st United States Presidential Election
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George Washington is Inaugurated
George Washington took the oath as the first President of the United States in New York City.
