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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
Age of Exploration 1492- 1607
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Dec 12, 1492
Columbus Arrives In America
He thought he was in the West Indies and called the people he found Indians. -
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The Revolutionary War 1750-1783
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French & Indian War
The war fought between the French and British for control of North America. -
Proclamation of 1763
The King forbade colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains. -
Stamp Act
a law that placed new duties on legal documents, taxed newspapers, almanacs, playing cards and dice -
Boston Massacre
Conclict in which colonists were killed by British troops -
Boston Tea Party
a protest where colonists dressed as Indians and dumped British tea into Boston Harbor -
Battle of Lexington & Concord
Conflicts between Massachusetts colonists and British soldiers that started the Revolutionary War. -
Declaration of Independence
A document stating that the 13 colonies were a free and independent nation -
Washington Crosses The Delaware
George Washington crosses the Delaware River and lead a surprise attack against Hessains in Trenton New Jersey.
