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The French and Indian War
Faught between Great Britain and the French, allied by the Indians of North America. The British won the war allowing them to hold their possession of Canada. -
The Sugar Act
An act that put a three cent tax on refined foreign sugar and other goods with out the consent of the people. This angered many merchants and helped fuel the revolution. -
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The Stamp Act
Any legal document was required to have a stamp of the British seal on it, this cost money. The colonists stongly disagreed with this fee. -
The Towshend Act
This act put taxes on goods such as glass, lead, paint, paper, and other miscellaneous items. Just like before, the colonists did not approve of the taxation of these items. -
The Boston Masacre
Five American Colonists were shot by British troops. This brought distrust between the Colonies and Britain. -
The Boston Tea Party
Colonists disguised themselves as indians, boarded, and dumped crates of tea into the harbor as an act of protst against the tea act. -
The First Continental Congress
Delegates of the colonies came together to discuss intolerable acts displayed by Britain. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
These were the first acts of war between the Colonists and the British. -
The Second Continental Congress
Congress gathered again to entertain the idea of independence. -
George Washington Named Commander in Chief
George was elected for this position over other candidates because it was thought that a leader from Virginia could unite the colonies. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
A two day battle between British and American forces. The British took the hill but suffered heavy losses. -
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
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The British Evacuate Boston
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Richard Henry Lee Proposes Independence
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The Declaration of independence is signed
