American Revolution Timeline

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    French and Indian War

    North america conflict between the French and Indians
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    Sugar act

    Passed a modified version of the sugar act adding the Molasses Act which was about to expire in all. added 6 pence to each pound of Molasses
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    Stamp act

    Having to pay tax on every paper printed.
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    The Boston Massacre

    A memorial riot in the streets of Boston, British soldiers killed rioters in the streets of Boston, Starting the Boston Massacre.
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    The tea act

    Gave British East India Company tea a reduction on tea sales in American colonies.
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    The tea act

    Granted British a monopoly on the tea sales
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    The Boston Tea Party

    Groups of rebels went the to boston Harbor to throw the tea off the boats to try and reduce the British Taxes
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    Boston Port Act

    Parliament of the Great Britain which was later made a law
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    The Quartering Act 1774

    Made ways for the British Troops to get food and shelter at the expense of American colonies
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    Thomas Paine Writes Common Sense

    A Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine, advocating independence to the people in the 13 colonies.
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    Patrick Henry's “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Speech

    Patrick gave his famous speech
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    Battles of Lexington and Concord

    These were the first military engagements of the Revolutionary war
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    Battle of Bunker Hill

    The british defeated the americans at Bunker Hill
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    George Washington is Named Commander in Chief

    He became Chief
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    Declaration of Independence is written and signed by delegates in the Continental Congress

    The title says it all
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    Alliance is Made between the Rebels and the French.

    The alliance was made
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    Battle of Ticonderoga

    The battle between the indians and the French, under the Marquis de Montcalmer
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    Battle of Yorktown

    George Washington, commanded a huge force of 17,000 French and Continental troops,
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    General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown

    The famous surrender happens
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    Peace Treaty Signed ending the American Revolution recognizing US independence.

    The war is over