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Yale is founded
Yale is founded in modern-day Connecticut after the colony of Saybrook worked to establish a college. -
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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War is fought between the French and the British colonists over control of the Ohio River Valley. -
The Boston Massacre
American protestors, protesting the newly imposed taxes by Britain, surround British soldiers in Boston. The British soldiers open fire on the protestors initially killing three people. -
Boston Tea Party
After the British Parliament passed the Tea Act in 1773, the colonists strongly opposed the taxes and protested by throwing tea shipments into the Boston Harbor. -
The Continental Congress
In Philadelphia, delegates from each of the 13 colonies, except for Georgia, meet for the First Continental Congress to organize a colonial resistance to the Acts of British Parliament. -
Battles at Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord are the first battles fought between Britain and America. This battle is the first of the Revolutionary War and results in an American victory. -
Declaration of Independence Published
The Declaration of Independence is made to explain the reasons for Americans needing to fully separate themselves from Britain. -
British surrender at Yorktown
After George Washington and his men defeated Britain at Yorktown, this battle marks the end of the war. -
Treaty of Paris
After the British surrender at Yorktown, the decision is finally made to officially end the war and thus the Treaty of Paris is signed. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights are published which are the first 10 amendments and are designed to protect the basic rights of U.S. citizens.