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14 Cards in this Set
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1492
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Christopher Columbus
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Discovered America, but thought he found India
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1620
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Mayflower Compact
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Pilgrims made an agreement on how to set up their government
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1754-1763
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French and Indian War
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British Colonist fight against the French and Indians over land
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1765-1773
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Quartering Act, Stamp Act, Tea Act
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Colonist had to pay British taxes
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1770
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Boston Massacre
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5 Colonist died, anger between colonist and British Soldier
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1776
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Declaration of Independence
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Explained why colonies had the right to be a separate nation, helped to get other countries to support colonies
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1781
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Articles of Confederation
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The first U.S. constitution, it was very weak and didn't work, government couldn't enforce laws
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1787
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United States Constitution
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Set up strong government, set up three branches: legislative, executive, judicial
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1791
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The Bill of Rights
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First 10 admendments, protects rights of the people
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Important US Dates
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