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War between the British & the French over control of the Ohio River Valley. The British win and gain a lot of land, but it costs the country a large amount of money.
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This officially ends the French & Indian War.
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This was a series of attacks by Native Americans on colonists in the frontier. These actions were the reason for the Proclamation Act.
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This proclamation of King George III stated that colonists were no longer allowed to move west of the Appalachian Mountains due to Native American attacks.
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Tax place on molasses and sugar
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This required colonists to pay for housing and food of the British soldiers that were located in North America.
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This was a tax placed on all printed goods.
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The colonists were irritated by the Stamp Act, so they created a Congress to come up with a plan of action to show their displeasure.
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This act simply stated that Parliament & the king had the right to pass whatever acts and/or taxes they deemed necessary. It was also on this day that the Stamp Act was repealed.
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This was a tax on glass, lead, paper, paint, & tea.
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Colonists were throwing snowballs at soldiers. Soldiers retaliated by open firing. Five colonists were killed.
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Sons of Liberty were upset over the Tea Act. They plan a protest by throwing British tea into the Boston Harbor.
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These acts were passed on the colonists as a punishment for the Boston Tea Party
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Meeting of colonial leaders to discuss Intolerable Act & how to "handle" the British treatment.
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Meeting of colonial leaders immediately following the Battle of Lexington-Concord. This group will serve as the "government" of the colonies during the American Revolution.
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"The Shot Heard 'Round the World". This was the 1st battle of the American Revoution
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This publication was the catalyst needed for the 2nd Continental Congress to declare independence. Written by Thomas Paine
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This document was the foundation of American ties being severed with England
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1st major victory for the American colonists
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This was a victory for the US. This is considered to be the turning point of the Revolution
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1st government of the US; weak central national government
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Final battle of the American Revolution; British Gen. Cornwallis surrenders
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This officially ends the American Revolution
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Farmers rebellion over taxes. Was not able to be put down by the federal government. This caused Americas to realize they needed a stronger national government
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Delegation of men met together to revise the Articles of Confederation, but end up make a whole new government system
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This created the various district courts & the Supreme Court
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Washington is elected 1st POTUS
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New system of government which we still use today
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Washington wins his 2nd term
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John Adams becomes the 2nd POTUS