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French and Indian War
The War between the French and British. -
The Stamp Act
Colonists are taxed on certain objects. -
Boston Massacre
British open fired into a crowd of Colonists. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists threw British tea into the ocean. -
Continental Congress is Formed
Representatives meet for the first time. -
Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere warns Colonists the British were coming. -
Common Sense is Published.
Pamphlet encouraging Colonists to turn against the British. -
Declaration of Independence
Colonists delcared independence from Britain.
