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•This was an act made by the parliament which taxed the colonists. All paper documents required a stamp that would be given after paying the tax. This enraged the colonists because they were being taxed unfairly to pay for the debt left from the French - Indian War.

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•These acts placed new taxes on paper, paint, lead, glass, and tea. This led to many protests from the colonists and anger throughout the colonies.

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•Conflict between British soldiers and colonists, which led to soldiers shooting some of the colonists. This encouraged the colonists even more to revolt, since it received a lot of attention from Patriots like the Sons of Liberty.

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•As a form of protest to taxation without representation, the Sons of Liberty sneaked into some ships and dumped thousands of pounds worth of tea into the Boston Harbor. This event fired up patriots all across the colonies, since it was one of the first big statements done as a form of protest against Britain's unfair laws.

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•Laws passed by the government that punished Massachusetts colonists after the Boston Tea Party. This became the major push that led to the American Revolution.

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September 1774 - First Continental Congress

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September 1774 - First Continental Congress

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In response to the intolerable acts, delegates representing all the colonies except Georgia met at Philadelphia on the first Continental Congress. The main goal was to continue boycotting British goods, and prepare the colonists for war.

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April 1775 - Battles of Lexington & Concord

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April 1775 - Battles of Lexington & Concord

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The first military battles of the Revolutionary War. It was considered a major victory for the American colonists and it warned the British that it wasn't going to be an easy fight.

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Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine where he encourages independence from Britain to the thirteen American colonies. Considered highly influential, and encouraged more people to support the revolution.

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Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence, where all 13 colonies cut all political ties with the British government. The declaration summarizes the colonists' motivations for seeking independence. It was the first official document that belonged to the American government only.

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Marked the turning point of the American Revolution, as the Americans got a decisive victory in the war. These crucial victories persuaded the French to help the Americans in the war.

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After two defeats against the British army, the Continental Army, led by Washington, camped out for a very harsh winter at Valley Forge. Continental Congress was losing hope on Washington, but the Army emerged disciplined after the Winter. This is one of the turning points because it tested the nation as it would not be tested again for years.

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February 1778 - France and United States Alliance

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February 1778 - France and United States Alliance

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The link between France and the U.S. was critical for the war because it gave the U.S. a formidable navy, and more enemies for the British to fight. The only country that could rival England in Power was France, so this alliance served as great help for the Americans.

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Written document created after declaring independence from Britain, establishing the functions of the national government of the United States. It was America's first written constitution and it provided a structure for the U.S. to govern themselves after separating from Britain.

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Washington's army and French forces places Yorktown under siege, and forced British General Cornwallis to surrender all forces. This outcome marked the conclusion of the last major battle of the war, and it began America's independence. Washington's reputation as a great leader also stood out.

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This treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary war. Most importantly, it recognized American independence and it set the borders and territories for the newly formed nation: The United States of America.