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The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament which made the colonists angry as they had no say in it. This event precipitated the Revolutionary War. -
The Boston Massacre
A direct result of the Stamp Act caused by the riots in Boston. -
The Boston Tea Party
Colonists protest against the tea act by dumping tea in the Boston Harbor. -
First Continental Congress Meeting
Setup to formally declare resistance against the British. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
A key battle during the revolution that encouraged the colonists to continue to fight. -
Declaration of Independence
Declaration by the Continental Congress that thirteen american colonies are independent from Britain. -
Battle of Saratoga
A turning point in the revolution - convinced French to become allies of Americans. -
French Alliance Treaty
The French finally become the allies of Patriots - this changed the outcome of the war. -
General Cornwallis surrenders
Signalled the end of the War. -
Treaty of Paris
Formally ended the war.
