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The passing of the Stamp Act almost started the anger at the British that would start a war. The British passed an act that taxed all paper. The colonists were not happy about this and eventually had the act repealed.

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In October 1768 the British sent soldiers to the colonies to enforce the Townshend Acts. They forced the colonists to quarter British troops and angered the colonists further.

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On April 19th, 1775 the American Revolution began at the battle of Lexington and Concord. The Continental Army was made.

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June 17th, 1775, The untrained Continental Army held its own against the British soldiers for two hours before being forced to retreat west.

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July 1776 The Decoration of Independence is adopted by The Second Continental Congress

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France Enters the War Against the British 

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France Enters the War Against the British 

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February 1778 because of the Win in Saratoga and American diplomatic efforts the Americans convinces the French to ally with them. The French provided critical financial and military aid that helped win the war.

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France Enters the War Against the British

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King Mountain Victory Helps Patriot Hopes.

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King Mountain Victory Helps Patriot Hopes.

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October 7th, 1780, A patriot Militadeafets British loyalist on Kind Mountain, increasing Patriot hopes.

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King Mountain Victory Helps Patriot Hopes.

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September-October 1781, The Continental Army traps the British army in Yorktown and forces the British to surrender.