1700-1800

  • French and Indian War

    French and Indian War

    In a war with France, the English won and receive French North America as war reparations
  • Sugar act

    Sugar act

    The British parliament passed the Sugar Act taxing the colonies.
  • Stamp act

    Stamp act

    The British passed the Stamp Act taxing colonies beyond the colonists breaking point.
  • the continental congress

    the continental congress

    The Continental Congress meets for the first time.
  • declaration of independence

    declaration of independence

    The colonies declared independence from Britain beginning the American war for independence.

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