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A war in which British America fights New France.
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Events from 1754 to 1877
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Ben Franklin publishes "Join or Die" in his newspaper.
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Britain imposed the stamp act on English Colonies in America that increased their taxes, as well as making sure paper products must be from England.
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Many people destroy shipments of British tea in protest of taxation.
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The United States starts a war against Britain for independence.
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The Declaration of Independence is signed.
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The U.S. started expanding its territory.
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Daniel Shay, a farmer and former soldier in the War for Independence, led a group of 1,100 farmers in a protest.
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The U.S. Constitution is signed.
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Washington is chosen to be President of the United States
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A ton of land is purchased from Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Ohio is officially recognized as a state.
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Britain attempts to invade the United States.
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Francis Scott Key writes "The Star Spangled Banner."
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James Monroe is elected into office.
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The Webster–Ashburton Treaty was signed on this day.
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Florida becomes the 27th state.
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The North and the South go to war over slavery.
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President Lincoln frees the slaves with this proclamation.
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The Reconstruction Era comes to an end.
