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The lost colony, Roanoke, is founded
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Jamestown is founded.
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The Stamp Act is passed
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The Boston Massacre happened between a mob and British soldiers.
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The first Continental Congress meeting.
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The Lexington and Concord militias fight British soldiers.
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"Common Sense" is published.
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The Boston Tea Party
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Delegates from 13 colonies meet in Philadelphia for the second Continental Congress meeting takes place and the Declaration of Independence is signed.
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The Battle of Saratoga is won.
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The American and French soldiers trap British soldiers in Yorktown causing the British to surrender.
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The Constitution is written.