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Boston Tea Party
In order to show their defiance to the unfair taxation done by Parliament, the locals of Boston dumped all the tea that was imported that day into the sea. -
First Continental Congress meets
Delegates from each state except Georgia were sent to meet in Philadelphia, where they would discuss any plans of actions against the situation. -
Declaration of Rights and Grievances is passed
The document was passed in response to the unfair taxation laws passed by Parliament. -
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Revolutionary War
It was the war for independence between the english colonies and England. Ultimately, the colonies are victorious. -
Second Continental Congress meets
The Second Continental Congress met in Phiadephia which acted as the first national government and later helped form the national government of today. -
Decleration of Independence is signed
The Decleration of Independence is signed which tells other countries that the colonies are independent from England. -
Articles of Confederation is signed
The Articles of Confederation was signed and it shows that the colonies are united. -
Final Draft of the Consitution is signed
The Constitution is signed and becomes the base of the United States government.
