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The French and Indian war began in 1754 over a land dispute between Great Britain and France
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The British win a crucial battles just outside of Quebec leading to their ultimate victory.
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Treaty of Paris is signed giving the British the land which was disputed over and all land France owned east of the Mississppi.
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British troops fire into a protesting crowd killing 5 men and starting riots throughout the colonies.
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A group of colonists dressed as Native Americans sneak onto docked ships and throw 300 crates of tea into the ocean in retaliation for the tea act.
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The first congress in the United States came together with 56 delegates in attendance.
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The American Revolution began in 1775 and ended in 1783
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The British suffering heavy casualties came out on top. British troops were attempting to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock while also destroying colonial weapons.
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Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence in Philidelphia.
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A crucial win for the patriots. Featuring two battles.
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The British General surrendered after being surrounded in Yorktown Virginia.
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Great Britain accept defeat and sign the treaty of Paris.
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Farmers come together and protest high tariffs.
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Delegates meet and draft the Constitution.
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George Washington is elected as the first President.
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The first 10 amendments are ratified.
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Eli Whitney makes the cotton gin as demand for slavery goes up in the South
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John Adams