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1712-Carolina Divided
Because of the two differing geographies and inhabitants would lead to a formal split emerged. In 1712 they became two distinct colonies. -
1765-Repeal of the stamp act
After four months of widespread protesting in America parliament repeals the stamp act. -
1770-Boston Tea Party
This was a protest from American Colonist frustrated about taxation without representation. And dumped 342 chest of tea imported by the British company into the harbor. -
1770-Boston Massacre
British soldiers shot and killed several people while being harassed. This was an extremely deadly riot between American colonist and British soldier. -
1775-Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battles of Lexington and Concord were first arrangements of the American Revolutionary war. -
1777-Articles of Confederation
The articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and weak central government which would leave most power with the state government. -
1788-Constitution ratified
The constitution became the official framework of government of U.S. when New Hampshire became the ninth of thirteenth state to ratify it. This was an extremely long process. -
1794- Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin to speed up the production of removing seeds from cotton.
