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Americans Attack the Indians
American Settlers attack the Tuscarora Indians -
The Boston Massacre
The British fire upon a rock throwing riot, which angers American Colonists. -
The Boston Tea Party
American Colonists who are very angry about the tea tax throw a large amount of tea into the Boston Harbor. -
Martial Law
Martial Law is declared in Massachusetts. -
Continental Congress
The Continental Congress is formed; it is made up of representatives from all over the colonies. -
The Revolutionary War Begins
The American Revolution begins with the battles of Lexington and Concord. -
American's Take the Fort at Ticonderoga
American troops take the British fort at Ticonderoga, New York. -
Continental Army
The Continental Congress forms the Continental Army. -
George Washington
George Washington is declared Commander-in-Chief of American forces by the Continental Congress. -
Continental Navy
The Continental Navy is established by the Continental Congress. -
American's Declare Independence
Americans declare independence from Britain, and state their reasons with a document referred to as The Declaration of Independence. -
The First Battle of Saratoga
American's win the first Battle of Saratoga. -
The Second Battle of Saratoga
The Second Battle of Saratoga is one by American forces. -
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The Colonies Ratify the Articles of Confederation
All the colonies ratify the Articles of Confederation. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris is signed, which officially ends the Revolutionary War. -
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The Constitution
Nine states ratify the constitution. -
The First President
George Washington is elected the first President of the U.S. -
George Washington Reelected
George Washington is reelected President of the United States. -
Second President
John Adams is elected second President of the U.S.