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The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act threatened American independence by the British King. It put a tax on colonies, in which the colonies thought was unfair. -
The Boston Massacre
During the Boston Massacre only five American colonists were killed by British soldiers. This caused the Americans to trust the British less. -
Boston Tea Party
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. -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress united the colonies and was against the Intolerable Acts. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle between the American and British troops. -
Second Continental Congress
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. -
Declaration of Independence
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. -
Articles of Confederation Adopted
The Articles of Confederation showed the true determination and dedication of the Americans to become independent. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War. It favored America over Britain. -
U.S. Constitution Ratified
The ratification of the U.S. Constitution shows proof of the official U.S. government.
