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French and Indian War
French + Indians VS. American Colonists + British. Colonists and British won, but war was expensive. -
Stamp Act
Mr. Big Head discusses the colonists' angerThis among many other taxes were passed by the British on the colonists to help pay for the war. The colonists were angry because they were not allowed to vote on paying them or another option to raise money. They protested by saying "No Taxation Without Representation!" -
Revolutionary War Begins
The American Revolution begins with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. -
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American Revolution Fought
Fought between the American Colonists and the British for American independence. -
Declaration of Independence Signed
Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence, declaring the colonies free and independent from British rule. The document was actually a letter to King George explaining all of the "grievances" or complaints the colonists had against him and justifying their separation from Britain. -
Articles of Confederation Adopted
The Articles of Confederation was a document that outlined our first government after gaining independence. It wasn't very good, however, because it didn't give the government enough power, such as to enforce taxes. It had to be thrown out. -
U.S. Constitution Signed
The U.S. Constitution was a document that created our second and current government in the U.S. It has been upheld for over 200 years! -
Bill of Rights Added to the Constitution
The first 10 amendments (additions) to the Constition that protected the rights of the people from a government with too much power.
