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The French and Indian War
The French and Indian War lasts from 1754 to 1763 -
The Sugar Act
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The Stamp Act
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The Boston Massacre
A group of British Soildiers open fire on a group of Bostonians -
The Boston Tea Party
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The 1st Continental Congress Meets
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"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"
Patrick Henry gives his famous speech -
Paul Revere's Ride
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The Shot Heard 'Round the World
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The 2nd Continental Congress Meets in Philadelphia
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George Washingston named Commander in Chief
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"Common Sense" is Published
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Declaration of Independence
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Alliance with France
The US and France sign the French Alliance -
Charleston is Captured
Occured in our very own state, South Carolina -
Ninety Six, SC
The British hold off Americans at Star Fort in Ninety SIx, SC -
Cornwallis Surrounded
Cornwallis is surrounded by French and Americans by land and sea. He surrenders at Yorktown, VA. -
Articles of Peace
The British and Americans sign preliminary Articles of Peace -
Ratification of Prelim. Peace Treaty
Congress ratifies the preliminary peace treaty -
Treaty of Paris
The United States and Great Britian sign the Treaty of Paris -
US Constitution Signed
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Constitution Adopted
The US Contitution is adopted after NH ratifies it
