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