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Declaration of Rights and Grievences
Created and passes by the Stamp Act Congress. That taxes among the colonists was declared unconstitutional -
The Boston Tea Party
An action by Boston colonists against the British Government. It was about high taxation on goods, specifically: tea. -
First Continental Congress
A gathering of delegates from all the colonies. This was a way to settle all disputes within the colonies and with Great Britain. -
Revolutionary War Begins
Also known as the American War of Independence. It was a war which was the British government against the thirteen colonies -
Second Continental Congress
It was a meeting that question how would the colonists be able to take on the British Army. And it was agreed that a continental army would be created. It made George Wahington the supreme commander of the army -
Declaration of Independence is signed
A document that was written and adopted by the continental congress. It stated its independence from Great Britain. -
Articles of Confederation is signed
It established the United States of America as soverign states. It was the first "constitution" -
Revolutionary War Ends
The surrender at York town is when King George loses control of parliament. Then peace was agreed elsewhere -
Final Draft of the Constitution is signed
On September 17, 1787, the final draft of the Constitution was signed by 39 delegates. The document was then sent to the states for ratification, and went into effect on June 21, 1788 when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.
