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American Revolution

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  • King George III

    King George III

    King George III ascends to the throne of England.
  • A battle during the French and Indian war.

    A battle during the French and Indian war.

  • The Stamp Act Repealed

    The Stamp Act Repealed

    March 18. Stamp Act repealed, but on the same day parliament passes the Declaratory Act asserting its right to make laws binding on the colonies.
  • British Troops

    British Troops

    British troops arrive in Boston to enforce customs laws.
  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre

    Four workers shot by British troops stationed in Boston. Patriots label the killings "The Boston Massacre."
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    December. Massachusetts patriots dressed as Mohawk Indians protest the British Tea Act by dumping crates of tea into Boston Harbor.
  • Shots fired at Lexington

    Shots fired at Lexington

    Shots fired at Lexington and Concord. "Minute Men" force British troops back to Boston. George Washington takes command of the Continental Army.