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British Troops Occupy Boston
British troops land in Boston to enforce the Townshend duties and clamp down on local radicals. -
Committees of Correspondence Established
Created throughout the colonies to coordinate American response to British colonial policy. It's a very important for the national identity among Americans. -
War Breaks Out
These are the beginnings of the Continental Army. -
America Declares Its Independence
The declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress. American's primary allegiance is to their states, nationalism will grow slowly. -
France enters the War Against Britain
France allies itself with the new American government as a result of the patriot victory at Saratoga and American diplomatic efforts.