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Pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact.
Shows that Pilgrims can act on their on and stray away from England. -
Albany Congress proposes that the colonies unite
The colonies would have a better chance against the British and therefore would be able to obtain independence. -
The stamp act is passed.
The stamp act congress marked the first time a significant number of the colonies had joined to oppose the British government. -
boston tea party
When the tea act law was passed angry Colonists retaliated with throwing the overpriced tea overboard. -
WAR BEGINS
The battles of Lexington and concord spark the Revolution.
