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Stamp Act
Britain taxes stamps for revenue, and requires they be put on every piece of paper sold, angering the colonies. -
Daughters of Liberty Forms
Similar to the Sons of Liberty, the Daughters of Liberty are a group of women battling British taxation and supporting the colonists and their trade. (There wasn’t an exact day, but to put the month down for this event, the website said I also had to add a day, so I put down the 1st). -
Sons of Liberty Forms
An organization made in the colonies to battle taxes from Britain and help out the people of the American colonies. (Formed only with men). -
Townsend Act
Britain taxes the colonies’ goods, including lead, glass, paint, and paper. The colonies are really annoyed now. -
Tea Act
British government decides that Britain has a monopoly on tea sales to and from the American colonial people. The colonies are not happy about this, especially since tea is so popular. -
Boston Tea Party
The Sons of Liberty organize a protest where a large amount of tea, just shipped from the UK, is dumped into the sea. This is to protest recent tax acts against tea and other items. -
Formation of Continental Congress
A group made up of delegates from the colonies meets up to discuss what to do about British tax laws. -
Lexington & Concord
First battles of the Revolutionary War. British troops went to seize the Boston towns, causing the famous story of Paul Revere’s shot heard ‘round the world. (Pic is of Paul Revere) -
Olive Branch Petition
A petition trying to convince Britain that the colonies weren’t considering war, and instead wanted to peacefully negotiate over the new taxes and laws. -
Common Sense (Publication)
American author and political commentator, Thomas Paine writes about the current situation the colonies face, and frankly advocates for independence from Britain using easy to understand language. -
Declaration of Independence: Approved
The Declaration of Independence is approved by the delegates of the colonies, and independence is formally declared from Britain. (It wouldn’t actually be signed until later). -
Battle of Saratoga
The colonists win the Battle of Saratoga against the Brits, and it is the turning point of the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Yorktown
The final battle in the Revolutionary War, where the British troops surrender and the 13 colonies are finally victorious. British general Cornwallis surrenders himself and his troops to the American army, and the war is won. -
Treaty of Paris
A peace treaty between England and America, signed in Paris by representatives of both Nations. The treaty requires that the UK recognizes America as independent, and states that the war is completely over. -
Publishing of Federalist Papers
The federalist papers were collectively written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison, and were made to convince citizens of New York to support the US Constitution being drafted at the time. (There wasn’t an exact day, but to put the month down for this event, the website said I also had to add a day, so I put down the 1st).
