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1700-1800

By Krisshelton
  • The Great Awakening begins

    The Great Awakening begins

    It increased religious enthusiasm. The aim was to revive man’s relationship with God.
  • The Stamp Act was Passed

    The Stamp Act was Passed

    It was the first tax levied on Americans. It imposed tax on all paper products.
  • The Stamp Act was abolished

    The Stamp Act was abolished

    Colonizers boycotted and rioted against the act. It was eventually taken into account.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    British soldiers shot citizens in the middle of Boston. 5 people were killed that day.
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    People in Boston were protesting the higher tax on tea. Men threw tea off of ships and into the harbor.
  • The Revolutionary War starts

    The Revolutionary War starts

    With the Battles of Lexington and Concorde. George Washington led the war.
  • Battles of Saratoga

    Battles of Saratoga

    It Ends on October 17, 1777. It was lasted for two battles.
  • Siege of Yorktown

    Siege of Yorktown

    It ends on October 19, 1781. The British surrendered.
  • The Revolutionary War ends

    The Revolutionary War ends

    The Treaty of Paris was signed. America gained more territory.
  • George Washington was elected the 1st President of the United States

    George Washington was elected the 1st President of the United States

    He was elected President. John Adams was Vice President.