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The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was one of the many historical events that sparked the need for Amercias freedom. On March 5, 1770 british soldiers shot into a crowd of protesting bostoners. This battle was called the first battle of the American Revolution, and is one of the events that caused the Declaration of Independence to be written. -
The Townshed Acts
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Rights of the Colonists
Samuel Adams writes his Rights of the Colonists document, The Report of the Committee of Correspondence to the Boston Town Meeting. -
Ports close in repsonse to the Boston Tea Party
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“Give me Liberty or Give me Death.”
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The Revolutionary War
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The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jeffereson and his loyal committee. The document was inspired by the recent events an by famous authors such as John Locke. Stating that all men had natural rights and the right to pursue happiness it seperated the colonies from England in spirit and soon, physically. -
Stars and Stripes
The Continental Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes as the national flag. -
The Articles of Confederation Adopotion
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The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union are adopted by the Continental Congress in Independence Hall. It serves as the first constitution of the United States. -
Ratification of the Articles
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John Adams goes to Paris, France to sign a peace treaty which officaly ending the American Revolution
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XYZ Affair
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Shay's Rebellion
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The Constitution
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Whiskey Rebellion
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The Jay Treaty
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Adam's Presidency
March 4, 1797 – March 4, 1801
