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The Sugar Act
The first major tax imposed on the American colonies. -
The Stamp Act
A tax imposed by the British parliament on the united states, forcing American citizens to pay a tax on printed paper. -
the First Continental Congress
Representatives of the 13 colonies meet to discuss repressive British policies. -
The declaration of independence
The continental congress approves the declaration of independence. -
The battle of Saratoga
A major victory for the US and a turning point in the war; afterward the French, Spain, and Netherlands join the war on the American's side. -
The Battle of Yorktown
the Americans and the French defeat the British at Yorktown by trapping them. -
The Treaty of Paris
The British and Americans end hostilities; Americans gain massive territories -
Articles of the confederation revised
The leaders of the colonies meet to revise the American government.