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The French and Indian War
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The Proclamation of 1763
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The Sugar Act and The Currency Act
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Patrick Henry's Speech
"If this be treason, make the most of it" -
Stamp Act
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The Boston Massacre and The Boston Tea Party
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The First Continental Congress
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The Second Continental Congress, George Washington, Battle of Bunker Hill
Washington becomes Commander in Chief -
Declaration of Independence
July 4 -
Battle of Germantown
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French Alliance
United States and France sign the French Alliance -
British capture Charleston, SC
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British leave Charleston, SC
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Treaty of Paris
United States an Great Britain sign the Treaty of Paris -
United States Constitution is signed
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First President
George Washington becomes first US president.
The Constitution goes into effect.