The Top 10 Events of American Independence

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  • Jamestown, Virginia is founded (First English Settlement)

    Jamestown, Virginia is founded (First English Settlement)
    The colonies developed royal control.
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    1607-1776

  • The Mayflower Compact gets signed

    The Mayflower Compact gets signed
    The first written laws for new land and established government.

  • John Locke adds to Constitution for the Carolina Colony

    John Locke adds to Constitution for the Carolina Colony
    Locke's idea's influenced supporters of the American Revolution.

  • The Albany Congress suggest the colonies come together

    The Albany Congress suggest the colonies come together
    The purpose of the congress was to discuss the problems of colonial trade and the dangers of attack.

  • The Stamp Act is passed

    The Stamp Act is passed
    The Stamp Act Congress was the first time a large number of colonist had opposed the British government.

  • The Boston Massacre occurs, five colonists are killed

    The Boston Massacre occurs, five colonists are killed
    Violence ignited at several ports and many colonist supported a boycott of English goods.

  • Tea Act is passed

    Tea Act is passed
    The cause of the Boston Tea Party

  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party
    The first resistance of the British government.

  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord
    Theses battles started up the Revolutionary War

  • The Declaration of Independence is signed

    The Declaration of Independence is signed
    The thirteen colonies are now independent states.