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Christopher Columbus opened the door to European exploration and exploitation of North and South America.
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Jamestown was the first permanent and successful English settlement. They were able to practice self-government with little interference from England. Tobacco was a large reason why it became a profitable settlement.
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The pilgrims sailed the Atlantic Ocean on the Mayflower.
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The french and Indian war was fought over the disputed land in the Ohio River Valley.
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The proclamation of 1763 prohibited American colonists from crossing the Appalachian Mountains.
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The sugar act.
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The Sons of Liberty formed in Boston and soon spread throughout the colonies. The Boston Massacre also occurred because of a fight that broke out during this.
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The Boston Tea Party was an act of protest by a group of patriots.
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British soldiers in Massachusetts were ordered to disarm the American rebels and to arrest their leaders. The Revolutionary War began shortly after this.
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The Declaration of Independence was approved.
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The battle of Saratoga
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The Battle of Yorktown
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The U.S. Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation
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The 10 ratified amendments became known as The Bill of Rights