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French And Indian War
A seven year war between land claim of Great Britain VS France. Great Britain won, taking over the French land. -
Sugar Act
A tax that was put on sugar and molasses. This made the colonists upset, because there was taxation without representation. -
The Boston Massacre
Angry protesters were throwing stuff at the British Soldiers, and they were also insulting them. A British Soldier thought he heard the command to fire, and this lead to killing some colonists. The colonists spread propaganda which is why they call this "The Bloody Massacre" -
Tea Act
The East India company had millions of pounds of tea that hasn't even been sold. It was also a tax, which caused The Boston Tea Party. -
The Boston Tea Party
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Boston Port Act
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The Quartering Act Of 1774
An act where British Soldiers can live in anyones home becase of rebelious behavior. -
Patrick Henry's "Liberty Or Death" Speech
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Battles of Lexington and Concord
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Battle of Bunker Hill
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George Washington becomes Commander In Chief
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Thomas Paine Writes Common Sense
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Declaration of Independence is written and signed by delegates in the Continental Congress
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Battle of Fort Ticonderoga Begins
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Battle of Fort Ticonderoga Ends
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Battle of Saratoga Begins
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Battle of Saratoga Ends
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Alliance is made between The Rebels and the French
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Battle of Yorktown Begins
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Battle of Yorktown Ends
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Cornwallis Surrenders
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The British Surrender to George Washington
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Peace Treaty Signed, Ending the US Revolution
