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Treaty of Paris
This treaty is signed between UK and France because France lost all their possessions in the territories of North America and became United Kingdom as a result of the 7 years war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkS06igskiw -
The Sugar Law
After the Seven Years' War, the British had no money money, so the Parliament of Great Britain passed this law to tax the Americans to prevent the smuggling of sugar. -
Monetary Law
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Lodging law
With this law, the British Crown imposed on the colonists the obligation to provide refuge and food to the 10,000 soldiers arriving in America. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act is related to "no taxation without representation". It mandated that materials printed in the 13 colonies be published on paper stamped and produced in London, stamped with an embossed revenue stamp. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJsooD56hAM -
Boston Massacre
The Americans were protesting the tax increase at the Boston Customs House and were circling the British that guarding the Customs House, so the soldiers lost control and shot at the civilians, killing 5 people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlmyzIrCKdI -
Tea party
After the tea law, the sons of liberty costumed themselves as Mohawk Indians and threw tons of tea imports into the water. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cT_Z0KGhP8 -
First Continental Congress
The Americans requested measures against English trade. In response, the Crown suspended taxes, but reinforced military surveillance and imposed a governor in Massachusetts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ7o4umxOYA -
State of exception
The colonists joined to create the "state of exception" and propose to King George III the independence of America, but it was rejected. -
Second Continental Congress
In May 1775, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia. It began to improve and organize the american army and designated fourteen generals, including the chief colonel, George Washington. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=592XcEkj45A -
The war begins
On April 19, 1775, the war begins with the Battle of Lexintong and Concord. The British left Boston to prevent the rebellion of the colonists and took Lexington and Concord, but on their return to Boston they were attacked by hundreds of volunteers from Massachusetts, Lexington and Concord. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4yTUrZjEg0 -
Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 1776, 56 members of the Continental Congress (the founding fathers) meeting in Philadelphia signed the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. This declaration was drafted by Thomas Jefferson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2GIoBO-uys -
France support America
In February 1778, Benjamin Franklin signed, on behalf of the Continental Congress, a treaty of commerce and alliance with the French monarchy that signified the support of the French monarchy for American independence. Great Britain declared war on France and the conflict became internationalized. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld_B46EjYB0
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Treaty of Aranjuez
Charles III, King of Spain, signed the Treaty of Aranjuez, so Spain joined with the French and Americans against the English. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Aranjuez_(1801)#:~:text=The%20Treaty%20of%20Aranjuez%20%281801%29%20was%20signed%20on,Louisiana%20to%20be%20a%20%22restoration%22%2C%20not%20a%20retrocession. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was signed on September 3, 1783 between Great Britain, the United States, France and Spain. It recognized the independence of the British American colonies. Also, Spain, France and England exchanged some territories conquered during the conflict. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7ii4avbdfY -
The Constitution
The Constitution was approved in 1787, which established national sovereignty and the separation of powers as a political system.
The legislative power was divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives.
And the executive resided in the president and the judge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO7FQsCcbD8
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George Washington became the first President of the United States
In 1789 George Washington became the first President of the United States (1789-1797) after having served as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the American War of Independence. He is considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America and the Father of the Fatherland, with John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X9f2waOKU8
