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Proclamation of 1763
The end of the French and Indian War -
The Stamp Act
An act for granting and applying certain stamp duties, and other duties, in the British colonies and plantations in America -
Patrick Henry's Speech
"If this be treason, make the most of it!" -
The Declatory Act
An act for the better securing the dependency of his Majesty's dominions in America upon the crown and parliament of Great Britain. -
The Boston Massacre
A street fight that occurred between a "patriot" mob, throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks, and a squad of British soldiers. -
The Tea Act
The Tea Act, passed by Parliament, would launch the final spark to the revolutionary movement in Boston. -
The Boston Tea Party
Twon's people in Boston dumped 342 cases of tea into the water. -
Patrick Henry's Speech
"Give me liberty or give me death!" -
George Washington
Named Commander in Chief -
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
A declaration of rights made by the representatives of the people of Virginia, assembled in full and free convention; which rights do pertain to them and their posterity, as the basis and foundation of government. -
Congress Adopts
Congress Adopts The Declaration of Independence; its sent to the printer -
Declaration of Independence is read Publicly
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Delegates Sign
Delegates begin to sign The Declaration of Independence -
French Alliance - US & France
The United States and France sign the French Alliance -
US Constitution Signed