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1700-1800
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Start of the French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was a result of conflict between England and France over control of the Ohio River Valley. Both sides wanted the land to expand their territories and settlements. -
End of the French and Indian War
The French and Indian War ended as a result of the Treaty of Paris. This treaty made France give up all of its territories in mainland North America. This ended foreign military threats towards the British colonies. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a street fight between a group of "patriots" and a squad of British soldiers. The fighting mainly consisted of throwing stones and random objects. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest over taxation. It occurred at Griffins Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts. Colonists dumped over 300 chests of tea into the harbor. -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia. 56 delegates representing every colony with the exception of Georgia. -
Start of the American Revolution
The American Revolution started with an exchange of gunfire between British Soldiers and minutemen. This is where "The shot heard around the world" came from. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is what we built the government we know today on top of. It states the basic principles all Americans, associate as apart of their identity. -
Red, White and Blue
Continental Congress approved and adopted the first official flag of the United States -
End of the American Revolution
The Treaty was the official peace treaty between the United States and Britain. This war unleashed powerful political, social, and economic forces. These forces would transform the post-revolutionary society. -
George Washington
George Washington was elected into office in 1789(-1797) -
Shay's Rebellion
Farmers from New Hampshire all the way to South Carolina put their arms up in protest against high state taxes. -
John Adams
John Adams was elected into office in 1797(-1801)
