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George Washington was born
The first president of the United States. -
Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment
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Britain declared war on France
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Britain declared war on France
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The English passed the Sugar Act
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The English passed the Stamp Act
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The Stamp Act was abolished
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The English passed the Townshend Act
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The Townshend Act was abolished except the tea tax
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The Boston Tea Party
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The beginning of the American Revolution. -
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American Revolution
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The United States declares independence
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Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Paris
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George Washington was the first President of the United States
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George Washington died
