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Stamp Act Congress
Meeting held in the building that will become Federal Hall in New York with 9 representatives of the 13 former stated of the US. Three issues were discussed: trial by jury, right of self taxation, reducing almiral courts. -
Townshend Acts
British Legislation intented to raise revenue, and increase law enforcements (british soldiers) -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was the killing of five colonists by British soldiers. It ended the tensions that had been growing since Birtish troops appeared in 1768 -
Boston Tea Party
A group of colonist destroyed loads of taxed tea by throwing it into the Boston Harbor. It was a key event in the American Revolution. -
FIrst continental congress
Convention of delegates of 12 colonies of the 13 colonies of North America where they met to discuss the passage of the Coercive Acts. -
Second Continental Congress
Discussed actions to take after the Battle of Lexington and Concord fresh in their minds. Elected George Washington as commander in chief. -
Declaration of Independence
A document that officialy declared independence from Great Britain. Written by Thomas Jefferson -
Articles of Confederation
After Independence from Great Britain was declared on July 4, 1776 the United Colonies needed to form a new Confederation to govern and conduct the war against England -
Treaty of Paris
Signed by the US and British representatives, ending the war of the American Revolution. It also recognized U.S. independence and granted Western territory
