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Jamestown, Virginia
The first successful English settlement, was founded -
Mayflower Compact
The pilgrims signed this for the first written framework of government. -
Carolina Colony
John Locke contributes to the constitution for the Carolina colony. -
Declaration of Rights
To proclaim the inherent rights of men, including the right to rebel against "inadequate" government -
Albany Congress
Propose that the colonies unite as one. -
Stamp Act
Another tax to anger colonist -
Boston Massacre
A group of British soldiers shot into a crowd of and killed five people. -
Boston Tea Party
Patriots dumped the tea from the British boats into harbor. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
These to battles sparked the Revolution to new heights. -
Declaration of Independence
Announced that the 13 colonies had regarded themselves as independent states, and no longer a part of the British empire.
