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1765
“No Taxation Without Representation” became popular, King George the Third became unfavorable, and the Intolerable acts to control America were passed. -
1774
The sugar act passed, leading the Americans to plan independence. -
1776
Thomas Jefferson, and a few other people, wrote the Declaration of Independence, also, declaring war against Britain for their freedom. -
1781
The Battle of Yorktown takes place. Britain surrendered. -
1783
The Treaty of Paris goes through. Declaring both independence and peace from Britain. The war ends. -
1787
Created a huge government for America, basically providing rules and setting up states. -
1791
The Bill of Rights added to the constitution. -
1865
Slavery ends.