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Columbus travels west to find a new trade route but discovers the "New World"
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13 American colonies under British rule arise. -
A major conflict between the French, British and Spanish starts, they fight over territories in the "New World". France loses its terrirories to the British.
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The British parliament passes the "Stamp Act" to generate money due to the war against France's colonies. Americans have to pay taxes to Great Britian for their goods. But they haven't been represented in the decision process. -
To protest against the new tax on tea, Boston citizens throw tea over board. -
A huge fine is imposed due to the Boston Tea Party.
To punish Boston, the Coercive Acts are passed, a group of measures. They are also called the Intolerable Acts.
Massachusetts loses its right of self-government. -
A meeting of delegates from 12 of the 13 British colonies to coordinate their restistance against the British government takes place. -
The Americans capture the British invasion at Saratoga, secure the northeast and form an alliance with France and Spain. The American independence is recognised afterwards.
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Due to the ungoing conflict with the British government, the 13 colonies declare their independence and build the United States of America. -
The Americans expand to the west and make deals with the French, they fight against Mexico and win a large territory. -
Abraham Lincoln supports the banning of slavery.
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The Union ("the North") fights against the Confederacy ("the South") due to the dispute whether slavery should be expanded to western territories or prevented.
The Union wins this war.
