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French and Indian War
The war fought between Great Britain and the French and Indians. The war lasted from 1754 to 1763 and ended with the British winning the right to keep Canada and several other possessions in the New World. -
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The Sugar Act
An act that put a three-cent tax on foreign refined sugar and increased taxes on coffee, indigo, etc. This was one of the first instances when the colonists wanted a say how much they were taxed. -
The Stamp Act
It stated that every newspaper, pamphlet, and other public and legal document had to have a Stamp on it which cost money. The colonists didn't think they should have to pay for it and they responded in force. -
The Stamp Act Congress
The British government pulled the Stamp Act but at the same time passed the Declaratory Act, which said that Great Britain was superior the American colonies in all subjects. The Stamp Act gave the colonists a target for their rage. The Stamp Act Congress also gave the colonists a model for the Continental Congress. -
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The Stamp Act Congress
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The Townshend Act
A series of laws placed new taxes on glass, paper, tea, etc. the Colonial's reacted the same as the Sugar Act and Stamp Act, and Britain eventually repealed all the taxes except the one on tea. In response to violent protests by the American colonists, Great Britain sent more troops to the colonies. -
The Boston Massacre
It was the "supposed" shooting of five unarmed American colonists by British troops on March 5, 1770. The Boston Massacre made American's trust in the British military present in the colonies. -
The Boston Tea Party
American colonists angry at a new tax on tea, disguised as Mohawk Native Americans, snuck on to three British ships and dumped 342 crates of British tea into Boston harbor. The tea was eventually boycotted throughout the colonies. -
The First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress was a group of 56 delegates from 12 colonies who met in Philadelphia. They came together to act in response to the Intolerable Acts. Because they didn't want Great Britain to know that they were united, they met in secret. -
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The First Continental Congress
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The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord is where the first shots fired between American and British troops took place. British troops had occupied Boston and were marching on Concord as they passed through Lexington. Both sides opened fire, and the Americans were forced to withdraw. But they had slowed the British advance. By the time the British got to Concord, the Americans were waiting for them in large groups and the British were forced to retreat -
The Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress met when the Revolutionary war had started. The Continental Congress created the Continental Army and named George Washington as commander-in-chief. The Congress continued through the summer of which the discussion of the Declaration of Independence took place. -
George Washington named Comander in Chief
He was the first president of the United States, fought in the French and Indian War for the British, and was the commanding officer of the American forces in the Revolutionary War. Because of him efforts, he was given the first medal ever awarded by the Continental Congress. He soon retired after his second time as president. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Americans had occupied Breed's Hill in Charlestown in order to protect the shipyard of Boston. the British attacked the next day and took control of the hill, but suffered heavy losses. The Americans fired until they were out of ammunition then quickly retreated. -
Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" Published
Thomas Paine is an american soldier whose main effort was in writing. His pamphlets, including Common Sense, increased the American population and furthered the Revolutionary cause. -
The British evacuate Boston
During the American War for Independence, British forces are forced to evacuate Boston following George Washington's placement of fortifications and cannons. For the victory, George Washington was presented with the first medal ever awarded by the Continental Congress. -
Richard Henry Lee proposes Declaration of Independence
He was the leader of the American Revolution who proposed the resolution calling for independence of the American Colonies. This bought up the idea for the Declaration of Independence. -
Declaration of Independence adopted
The document stating that the 13 American Colonies where independent from Great Britain. It was written by Thomas Jefferson and went into effect by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Great Britain responded by continuing the war. -
The Declaration of Independence Signed
A document stating that the 13 American Colonies where independent from Great Britain. It was written by Thomas Jefferson and declared in effect by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
