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Start of French and Indian war
A war between France and Britain that took place in America. This war also put Britain in debt -
End of French and Indian war
Ended with the treaty of Paris forcing France to give up Florida to Britain. -
The Boston massacre
Where British soldiers shot and killed several people. The mob was harassing them in Boston which caused the deadly killing. -
Boston tea party
In 1773 American Colonists that were angry at Britain for imposing taxtation without representation. They didn't want to pay taxes for British tea. They dumped 342 chests of tea in the sea. -
The Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence to separate the U.S. from England -
France and America
France and America concluded an alliance by signing two treaties. The nations also exchanged ambassadors. -
YorkTown
General Cornwallis surrendered at yorktown. As a result of the American victory, Britain begins peace talks with its former colonies. -
Treaty of Paris
Britain recognizes the independence of the USA with the treaty of Paris -
Shays rebellion
State governments increased efforts to collect taxes both on individuals and their trade. -
Constitutional Convention
55 delegates held a meeting to discuss ways to have a strong national government. -
Us constitution ratified
Was ratified by 9 states on June 22 . It becomes the supreme law of the USA in 1788 -
Supreme Court
First Supreme Court assembled in New York . The Chief Justice was John Jay -
Bill of rights
The bill of rights first 10 amendments was added to the constitution in 1791 -
Louisiana purchase
The United States purchased over 800,000 square miles for about 15 million US dollars from France. -
The war of 1812
War between the US and the U.K. It started on 1812 to 1815
