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England and the colonies defeat the French and Native Americans. The British treasury drained, leading to future taxes on the colonies. -
An Act was passed which imposed restrictions on colonial trade. -
This Act imposed taxes on all papers and documents in America. -
British soldiers shot and killed 5 colonists for harassing them. This resulted in growing anger towards the British. -
The Tea Act, passed in 1773, didn’t actually raise any taxes, but rather was intended to save the East India company. This was the final spark to the American Revolution. -
Protesting Americans dumped a lot of tea into the Boston Harbor to protest against the Intolerable Acts. -
The Intolerable Acts imposed problems on all colonies as a result of the Boston Tea Party. The port was closed and British soldiers could quarter in any home they chose. -
The First Continental Congress is formed as a governing body for the colonies. -
The battles at Lexington and Concord, known as “The Shot Heard ‘Round The World”, was the spark that inspired most colonists to join in the American Revolution. -
The Second Continental Congress is formed as a new body of government. -
The Declaration Of Independence was officially adopted by the Second Continental Congress. This officially separated America from Britain. -
George Washington’s troops are moved to their winter quarters at Valley Forge. Although tough, it was an important trial for the Americans. -
A turning point in the war, the Americans defeated the British, securing foreign support. -
The final battle of the war, the French came to aid the Americans in defeating the British, gaining America and France their freedom. -
The United States Constitution, expressing the belief that the government exists to serve the people, is written. -
The U.S Constitution is officially the document under which America is operating.