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October 7, 1763

King George III told the colonists they could not settle west.

This caused Americans to want to revolt.

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March 22, 1765

The British taxed every paper good in America.

This caused the Americans to want independence

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June 29, 1767

Placed a tax on tea, glass, and paper.

This caused America to want to have independence even more.

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March 5, 1770

A small British army that killed 5 people in a mob

Caused Americans to the British more as murders, causing a revolution.

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December 16, 1773

A shipment of tea was dumped into Boston Harbor

Sparked the revolution by showing the hate the Americans had on tax.

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April 19, 1775

The shot heard around the world started the war.

This is important because America took physical action to get independence.

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June 17, 1775

The British emerged victorious against America in battle.

Caused America to be more timid about fighting for independence.

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July 2, 1776

America declares independence.

This is important because America declared independence.

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December 26, 1776

Washington lead a sneak attack and took Trenton

The American won a battle meaning they are closer to independence.

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October 19, 1781

The battle in Yorktown causing America to win the war.

The final step towards independence because British was defeated.