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The Stamp Act threatened American independence by the British King. It put a tax on colonies, in which the colonies thought was unfair.
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During the Boston Massacre only five American colonists were killed by British soldiers. This caused the Americans to trust the British less.
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During the first Boston Tea Party colonists disguised themselves as Native Americans and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. This was their first move in fighting against taxes.
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The First Continental Congress united the colonies and was against the Intolerable Acts.
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The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle between the American and British troops.
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During the Second Continental Congress George Washington because the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. They discussed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.
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On this day the Declaration of Independence, the document our country is based on, was signed. It was the first official step of American independence.
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The Articles of Confederation showed the true determination and dedication of the Americans to become independent.
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The Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War. It favored America over Britain.
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The ratification of the U.S. Constitution shows proof of the official U.S. government.
