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Navigation acts
The Navigation acts tried to restrict colonial trade with England in an effort to create British dependency. -
Stamp act
The act requires colonists to pay a tax on paper products. (Contributes to general dislike of the British) -
Boston massacre
A violent riot on king street in Boston. Added to the anti-British ideals. (Overall emphasized gap between colonists and British) -
Tea act
Parliament grants the East India Company a monopoly over tea sales in the colonies. -
Boston tea party
Colonists dump 342 chests of tea into the Boston harbor. This was an effort to protest “taxation without representation”. -
Coercive / intolerable acts
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). -
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First continental congress
All colonies except Georgia sent delegates to carpenter’s hall. They showed a combined power against Britain. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
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. -
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Second continental congress
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. -
Declaration of Independence adopted
The continental congress adopts the Declaration of Independence. Formally splitting the colonists from Britain. -
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Battle of Saratoga
Americans defeat British for control of the Hudson River Valley.
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Winter at valley forge
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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Battle of Yorktown
British Forces surrender to the Americans and French. Considered the last major battle of the American revolution. -
End of French and Indian war
The treaty of Paris is signed, recognizing the United States as a formally recognized nation. -
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U.S. constitution written
The federal convention came together in Philadelphia to debate the rights of the future Americans. -
Constitution adopted
It took until June 21 1788 for the document to be adopted.