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French and Indian War Starts
The French and Indian War lasted from1754-1763. During this war, the British and French fought over rights to the Ohio River Valley. The war resulted in a British victory and forced the French out of Colonial America.The British victory came at a cost -dept. This dept would fall to the colonies to be paid. -
French and Indian War Ends
The English did ultimately come to dominate the colonial outposts. But resulting dept nearly destoryed the English gov't. -
Suger Act
To stop s.sugar and to pay back the dept. -
Quartering Act
To let solders stay in your house. -
Stamp Act
To pay the tax yourself. -
Continential Army
In 1775, the 2nd contenintial congress asked George Washington to lead a new army. This Contentintial army was made up of volunteers. -
D of I
Congress the final text of the D of I which allow the 13 colonies i sovereign states and no longer a part of the British enpire. -
Battle of Trenton
Attack on Christmaswith Goerge Washington in charge. 1st time Colonists beat British. -
Battle of Saratoga
British took land. British general surrendered. French decide to get involved. -
Battle of Yorktown
9-28-1881 to 10-19-1881. 8,000 people died. British stopped fight. -
Treaty of Paris
Signed by King George III of Great Britian and USA representatives ended the Revolutionary War.