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The cargo of tea is thrown into the sea at the Boston post
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Congress in philadelphia and bill of rights
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Attack on Boston
Appointment of George Washington as commander and chief of the colonial army, official declaration of war -
July 4
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In October, the British Army surrenders at Saratoga
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In February, France enters the war supporting the settlers
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Spain enters the war collaborating with the colonists
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Siege of York. British troops under General Charles Cornwallis are surrounded in Virginia
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The Spanish recover Menorca from the English
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On September 3 the Treaty of Paris or Treaty of Versailles is signed between Great Britain and the United States, ending the War of Independence of the United States.
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The Constitution of the United States is signed