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1754-1763 French and Indian War
The French lose the war and give up their land in America. Britian spends so much money they create taxes on colonists to make up for loss. -
Proclamation of 1763
Colonists were not allowed to move west of the Appalachian Mountains as Britain had reserved that area for the Indians. -
The Sugar Act
One of the taxes passed by Parliament to raise revenue. -
The Stamp Act
Another tax passed by Parliament to pay down the national debt after defeating France. -
The Quartering Act
British Parliament passed this act requiring colonial governments to provide and pay for feeding and sheltering any troops in their colony. -
The Tea Act
This act was intended to help the East India Company by shipping tea directly to the colonies but it hurts local merchants. -
Telegraph
George Louis LeSage patents the electric telegraph. It is studied and lays the groundwork for future communication. -
Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War arose from growing tensions between Great Britain's 13 North American colonies and the government which represented the British crown. (1775-1783) -
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The American Revolution
Political, Technological, Social events -
the Turtle
Invented by David Bushnell the submarine was America's secret weapon against the British. -
Declaration of Independence
Written to give England complete control over the thirteen colonies, the Declaration of Independence stated ideals the colonists believed were important for man. -
Mass Inoculation
George Washington orders all forces to be inoculated against small pox, the most vicious virus against the troops. -
Peace treaty
In 1783 a peace treaty is signed with the British.