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The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was a conflict between France and Great Britain over territory in North America. Which resulted in British victory and significant territorial gains, but also setting the stage for colonial discontent.
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The Stamp Act of 1765 required American colonists to pay a tax on printed paper, including legal documents and newspapers. It was unpopular and sparked protests, as colonists felt it violated their rights. This resistance played a part in the growing movement for American independence. -
The Sons of Liberty was a secret organization formed in the American colonies to oppose British policies and taxes. They played a key role in mobilizing colonial resistance to British rule. -
The Townshend Acts of 1767 imposed duties on imported goods in the American colonies. Which lead to widespread protest and contributed to the growing unrest that sparked the American Revolution. -
The Boston Massacre occurred in 1770 when British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists, resulting in the death of five people. Tensions due to British occupation and taxes were running high at the time. This event heightened anti-British sentiments and was a significant precursor to the American Revolution. -
The Boston Tea Party of 1773 was a protest by American colonists against British taxation. They dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor, which was a key event leading up to the American Revolution. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775. Marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War with the first military engagements between colonial and British forces. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17, 1775. During the early stages of the American Revolutionary War, and while technically a British victory, it demonstrated the resolve and strength of the American forces. -
The Battle of Trenton occurred on December 26, 1776. When General George Washington's army crossed the Delaware River and achieved a surprise victory against Hessian forces. -
The Battle of Camden took place on August 16, 1780, in South Carolina. Where British forces under General Cornwallis defeated the American army led by General Gates. -
The Battle of Yorktown, fought in 1781, was the decisive victory by American and French forces over the British. It lead to the end of the American Revolutionary War.
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The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783, officially ending the American Revolutionary War. It also recognized the independence of the United States from Great Britain. -
The Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia in 1787. Where delegates from twelve of the thirteen states met to create a new framework of government, resulting in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
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The 3/5 Compromise was an event where they came up with an agreement. That agreement was that during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, three out of every five slaves would be counted for both taxation and representation purposes. -
The Constitution was ratified on June 21, 1788, when New Hampshire became the ninth state to approve it, making it the law of the land. This event marked the establishment of the United States' foundational legal framework and government structure.