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This tax enacted by Britain on the colonists taxed commodities like molasses, rum, and lumber.
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This was the first direct tax on the American colonists. It taxed all commercial and legal papers, newspapers, cards, dice, and the like.
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The Stamp Act prompted nine of the thirteen American colonies to meet in New York and write the Declaration of Rights as a protest to taxation without representation.
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British Parliament repeals the Stamp Act.
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Taxes are levied on the states over various items. All are later repealed, with the exception of the tax on tea.
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This is seen as the first battle of the revolution. Boston troops fire their guns into a mob, killing five colonists.
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Josiah Quincy and Samuel Adams, along with several other Patriots, board English ships and toss the entire tea shipment overboard.
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In response to the Boston Tea Party, Britain closed the Boston port.
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British Parliament passed the Intolerable Acts, including the Quartering Act, which allowed British soldiers to live in colonist's homes
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Held in Philadelphia, twelve colonies attended and their representatives petitioned Britain to cease their new regulations.
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Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence and the committee signed it.
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General Washington led 7,000 troops to victory at Princeton, New Jersey.
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11,000 troops are marched into Valley Forge by George Washington.
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American troops lost battle at Savannah, Georgia.
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Taking place near Williamsburg, Washington and Rochambeau joined forces and defeated the British. Ended 10/16
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British Parliament recognized U.S. Independence.
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Congress ratifies the preliminary peace treaty.
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George Washington is elected as president.
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Adams defeats Jefferson and is elected as the second president of the United States.