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Jamestown is established
This is the first successful british colony -
French and Indian War ends
British gain control of territory near mississippi river. -
Proclamation line of 1763
Creates law that forbids colonists from moving into newly conquered lands -
Stamp Act
British issue tax on stamps -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists respond to tea tax by dumping tea into the boston harbor. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
First shots of the American Rev. were fired. -
Declaration of Independence
US colonies officially declare thier independence from Great Britian