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The French and Indian War
1754-1763
War between Great Britain and two of its enemies, the French and the Indians. Most of the battles took place in Canada. In this war the American Colonies actually fought alongside the British. -
The Sugar Act
A three cent tax on sugar, wine, coffee, indigo. It only affected some small merchants, but it was a tax made without the consent of the colonist. -
The Stamp Act
First direct tax on the colonist. Every public or legal document had to have a british stamp on it and this stamp costed money. -
The Stamp Act Congress
It was the beginning of the continental congress. -
The Townshend Acts
The British placed taxes on glass, lead, paints, paper, and tea. All of them were removed except for the tea tax, which later lead to the Boston Tea party. -
The Boston Massacre
The British opened fire on an angry group of colonists that were supposedly throwing rocks and other items at the redcoats. 5 colonists were shot and one was killed. This lead to more anger from the colonists to the British. -
The Boston Tea Party
The “sons of liberty” ,disguised as indians, threw tea off a british ship into the sea as a message against taxes. -
The First Continental Congress
Represented every colony to discuss the intolerable acts of great Britain. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
First shot between the British and the Colonies were fired here. “the shot heard around the world” -
Second Continental Congress
Created the Continental army and appointed George Washington as Commander and Chief. They also made the Declaration of Independance. -
George Washington Appointed Commander and Chief
First President of the United States of America. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Americans held Breeds Hill until they were out of ammo and quickly retreated. They held Breeds Hill to protect Boston. The British had heavy losses. -
Common Sense
Common Sense was written to inspire and “fire up” the colonists by Thomas Paine. -
The British Evacuate Boston
The British were forced to evacuate boston because of the military strategy of General Washington. -
Richard Henry Lee Proposes Independence
He proposed independence. -
Declaration of Independence Adopted
When we declared our independence from Britain -
Declaration of Independence Signed
When it was finally signed by everyone and became official.
