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The sugar act
The first British tax put on the American colonies. They placed a tax on sugar and other imports from non-British colonies. -
The stamp act
King George the third wants to force all Americans to be obedient so he passes the coercive acts. -
First continental congress
Since king George the 3rd passes all the coercive acts the Americans rebelled by organizing the first continental congress in Philadelphia. At the congress they asked everyone to fight. -
The Declaration of Independence
Created by Thomas Jefferson establishes the United States as an Independent nation. They met in Philadelphia. -
The battle of Saratoga
Colonists defeat British Troops. It was the turning point in the war. -
Battle of Yorktown
Americans and French trap general cornwallis’s army At Yorktown Virginia -
Treaty of Paris
Benjamin Franklin was chief negotiater. The territory was way larger than thirteen colonies was also acquired. -
Constitutional convention
Delegates met in Philadelphia to revise the articles of confederation. Delegates planned for an entirely new government.
