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The Navigation acts tried to restrict colonial trade with England in an effort to create British dependency.
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The act requires colonists to pay a tax on paper products. (Contributes to general dislike of the British) -
A violent riot on king street in Boston. Added to the anti-British ideals. (Overall emphasized gap between colonists and British) -
Parliament grants the East India Company a monopoly over tea sales in the colonies. -
Colonists dump 342 chests of tea into the Boston harbor. This was an effort to protest “taxation without representation”. -
4 laws in Britain passed as a response to the Boston tea party.
The Boston port act(allowed the royal to blockade the harbor) , the Massachusetts government act ( indangered American government and representation.), the administration of justice act (gave more power to the governor), and the Quartering act (high ranking officials can demand quarters). -
All colonies except Georgia sent delegates to carpenter’s hall. They showed a combined power against Britain.
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British troops March from Boston to concord. Paul Revere and other riders warn colonists. The battles sparked by this kicked off the American Revolutionary War. -
Representatives came together in Philadelphia to create a de facto government. They decide how to deal with the British, set up taxes (although some states deny), and create a postal service.
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The continental congress adopts the Declaration of Independence. Formally splitting the colonists from Britain. -
Americans defeat British for control of the Hudson River Valley.
Cemented America on the global stage -
Troops arrive at valley forge and live in miserable conditions. Many die. Eventually Baron Von Steuben arrives and disciplines the American army to combat the British forces.
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British Forces surrender to the Americans and French. Considered the last major battle of the American revolution.
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The treaty of Paris is signed, recognizing the United States as a formally recognized nation. -
The federal convention came together in Philadelphia to debate the rights of the future Americans.
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It took until June 21 1788 for the document to be adopted.