Timeline of Early America by Isaiah Dunn

1607: Establishment Of Jamestown

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The first permanent English settlement in North America, founded to gather resources and expand English influence.

Proclamation of 1763

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The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the British Crown following the conclusion of the French and Indian War, prohibiting colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains to stabilize relations with Native Americans and manage colonial expansion.

1767: Townshed Act

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The Townshend Acts, enacted in 1767, were a series of laws that imposed duties on imported goods such as glass, tea, and paper, aiming to raise revenue for Britain and assert its authority over the colonies.

Stamp Act: 1765

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The Stamp Act of 1765 was a direct tax imposed by the British Parliament on the American colonies, requiring them to purchase special stamped paper for legal documents, newspapers, and other publications

March 5, 1770: Boston Massacre

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The Boston Massacre, which occurred on March 5, 1770, was a confrontation in which British soldiers killed five colonists during a violent clash.

December 16, 1773: Boston Tea Party

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The Boston Tea Party, which took place on December 16, 1773, was a protest by American colonists against the Tea Act, where they disguised themselves and dumped chests of British tea into Boston Harbor.

1774: Intolerable/Coercive Acts:

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Measures enacted by the British Parliament in 1774 in response to the Boston Tea Party

September 5, 1774: 1st Continental Congress

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Taking place in Philadelphia, gathering delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies (excluding Georgia) to address colonial issues against British policies.

April 19, 1775: Battle of Lexington & Concord

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Marked the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War, where colonial militia confronted British troops.

June 17, 1775: Battle of Bunker Hill.

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The Battle of Bunker Hill, fought on June 17, 1775, was a significant early battle in the American Revolutionary War.

May 10, 1775: 2nd Continental Congress

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After the fighting began at Lexington and Concord, it acted as the governing body for the colonies. It also oversaw the war effort and appointed George Washington as commander of the Continental Army

July 5, 1775: Olive Branch

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Adopted by the Second Continental Congress, it was a final attempt by the colonists to avoid a full-scale war with Britain.

January 1776: Common Sense

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A pamphlet that argued for American independence from Britain

July 4th 1776: Declaration Of Independence

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A formal statement drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson that proclaimed the thirteen American colonies' separation from British rule

December 26, 1776: Battle of Trenton

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Surprise attack led by General George Washington against Hessian forces in New Jersey, resulting in a significant American victory

September 19 and October 7, 1777: Battle of Saratoga

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A turning point in the American Revolutionary War, as the American victory convinced France to formally ally with the colonies, providing crucial military support and resources

1774: Quartering Act

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Required American colonists to provide housing, food, and supplies to British troops stationed in the colonies

September 28-October 19, 1781: Battle of Yorktown

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The decisive engagement of the American Revolutionary War, where American and French forces, led by General George Washington, defeated British General Cornwallis's troops, leading to their surrender and effectively ending major military operations in the colonies.

September 3, 1783: Treaty of Paris

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Officially ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing the independence of the United States and establishing its borders.

1763: French & Indian War

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A conflict between Britain and France in North America, primarily over territorial disputes