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The war of the seven years
During this period, the British empire and the French empire fought for control of the colonies, forcing them to raise taxes in the 13 colonies, increasing social discontent. -
Sugar law
It was imposed in order to avoid smuggling sugar and raise its price. -
Stamp law
It was a law imposed by the British Parliament on the thirteen colonies, raising taxes for all printed materials. -
Townshend laws
There were a series of laws that raised import prices on tea, paper, paint and more. Also disassociate British soldiers from colonial laws, allowing them to raid houses and commit riot. -
Boston Massacre
The English military occupying the city shot a protesting crowd, killing 5 Americans.
According to Samuel Adams, this fact was what started the desire for independence. -
Tea crisis
Due to the Boston massacre, George the third of England reduced taxes on all products from the townshend laws, leaving only the tea tax, allowing the British company of the East Indies to monopolize the tea trade. -
Boston tea party
As a form of protest, the citizens of Boston disguised themselves as Mohawks Indians and sank the shipment of tea. -
Intolerable decrees
There were a series of decrees to punish the population, this in response to the tea party in Boston. -
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American war of independence
In this period of time, the wars of independence and the signing of the independence act take place. -
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Boston Siege
The siege began after the battles of Lexington and Concord, resulting in American victory and the withdrawal of the British Army. -
Resolution of independence
"The Second Western Congress voted to pass an independence resolution that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the United States independent from the British Empire" -
The independence act is signed
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin signed the independence act and the USA formally separates from the British empire -
End of the war
The peace agreement is signed between the British empire and the thirteen American colonies, this due to the high costs of the war for the English, the latter recognizing the independence of the Americans. -
Philadelphia convention
Government problems were solved, proclaiming a federal state -
Elections of 1789
George washington was elected as the first president of the united states of america.
