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the British government passed a tax law called the Stamp Act
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new taxes on other goods were passed so that Britain could collect more money from the colonists.
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Boston tea party
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beginning of the American Revolution.
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leaders decided to form the Continental Army.
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the Congress decided the colonies should become free and independent states.
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john adams makes a dangerous trip
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leaders met again in Philadelphia in what is known today as the Constitutional Convention.
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the Constitution was ratified.
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bill of rights added to constitution