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The Treaty of Paris that ended the French and Indian War. this event made the English national debt soar. -
This was an act that banned molasses from "Non-British Caribbean sources." this made many colonists angry because rum distillers were forced to buy more expensive molasses and its trade was restricted. -
In Boston, a couple of British soldiers shot into a crowd of civilians and killed 3 people. this upset colonists as they took it as a direct attack against them and that it was purposeful. -
A tax break that helped the East-India Company. this act reinforced the tea tax on the colonists making them upset. -
A political protest was held by the Sons of Liberty with some dressed as native Americans that threw the tea overboard a ship. The colonists hoped that it would bring attention because of "No taxation without representation." -
an act that ensured a fair trial for the soldiers who were charged with "Capital Offenses". this angered colonists because it would allow British soldiers to get away with murder -
the first continental congress held by 12 of the 13 British-American colonies. this was important because the colonies began to discuss the effects of the British on the colonies. -
a speech told by Patrick Henry. this speech helped give the colonists a purpose for freedom. -
The second meeting of the Continental Congress. this meeting helped appoint ambassadors, and paper currency, raise the continental army, and appoint generals -
this was when George Washington became commander in chief and had to take charge of the continental army. he helped win the war -
a battle that had the American patriots defeated. this battle proved that they could however hold their own. -
A pamphlet published by Thomas Paine. This pamphlet indulged the idea of being independent -
The Halifax Resolve was an important document that aided the revolution. the signing of the document was the official resolve of making that made them seek independence from Britain. -
July 4th, 1776, was the date of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. the document officially proclaimed the separation of the 13 colonies from Britain. -
A horrible winter that semi-affected Washington's troops. this winter, however, showed that his troops were resilient, had dedication, and had lots of endurance. -
during the revolution, the French took the side of the colonies because they also did not like the British. The French proved to be a very good help to the colonists. -
Spain had many political and religious fights against the British. these fights caused the Spanish to join the fight against the British officially bringing them into the Revolutionary War. -
The French troops arrived in Newport, RI, on July 11th of 1780. the arrival of the French helped turn the tide in the war. -
On September 3rd, 1783, the English finally signed the treaty. this treaty finally ended the war -
On November 25th, 1783 the British soldiers finally began evacuating. this was a big moment semi-solidifying the win of the colonists.