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The Great Awakening begins
It increased religious enthusiasm. The aim was to revive man’s relationship with God. -
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
Colonizers boycotted and rioted against the act. It was eventually taken into account. -
Boston Massacre
British soldiers shot citizens in the middle of Boston. 5 people were killed that day. -
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
With the Battles of Lexington and Concorde. George Washington led the war. -
Battles of Saratoga
It Ends on October 17, 1777. It was lasted for two battles. -
Siege of Yorktown
It ends on October 19, 1781. The British surrendered. -
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
He was elected President. John Adams was Vice President.