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Jamestown Settlement

England established its first permanent settlement in North America in 1607, Jamestown, Virginia.
By the 1770s, thirteen colonies had been established, with colonists being British citizens subject to King George III.
King George III appointed royal governors to oversee the colonies, which were considered British property.
Colonists were required to trade with and pay taxes to Great Britain.

Colonial Resistance

Increasing control from England led to resistance from colonists.
The Quartering Act of 1765 required colonists to pay for or provide lodging for British soldiers stationed in America.
The Stamp Act of 1765 imposed taxes on printed materials in the colonies, requiring them to be produced on specially stamped paper from London.

The Boston Tea Party

Colonists protested against British policies, including refusing to buy British goods and engaging in acts of defiance.
The Boston Tea Party, where disguised colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor, prompted harsh British retaliation.
The closure of Boston Harbor and other punitive measures further fueled colonial resentment.

Declaration of Independence

In 1775, the Second Continental Congress formed, with delegates from the colonies gathering to address grievances against British rule.
The Declaration of Independence, drafted by a committee including Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson, outlined the reasons for seeking independence.
The document declared that the American colonies would separate from British control, asserting the right to self-governance.
The Declaration stated "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Independence Day

The Declaration of Independence was ratified by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
Independence Day marks the anniversary of the declaration, signifying the birth of the United States of America.

American Revolutionary War

The Declaration of Independence marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.
The war continued until the American colonists successfully gained their independence from Great Britain.
The colonists' refusal to surrender and their determination to resist British rule ultimately led to their victory.

Jamestown Settlement

England's first permanent settlement in North America was established in 1607 at Jamestown, Virginia.
Thirteen colonies were established by the 1770s, with colonists being British citizens.
King George III appointed royal governors for the colonies.
Colonists were obligated to trade with and pay taxes to Great Britain.

Colonial Resistance

Colonists resisted increasing control from England.
The Quartering Act of 1765 required colonists to pay for or provide housing for British soldiers stationed in America.
The Stamp Act of 1765 imposed taxes on printed materials in the colonies, requiring specially stamped paper from London.

The Boston Tea Party

Colonists protested against British policies through boycotts and acts of defiance.
The Boston Tea Party, where disguised colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor, led to harsh British retaliation.
The closure of Boston Harbor and other punitive measures further fueled colonial resentment.

Declaration of Independence

The Second Continental Congress formed in 1775, with delegates from the colonies gathering to address grievances against the British.
The Declaration of Independence, drafted by a committee including Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson, outlined the reasons for seeking independence.
The document declared the separation of American colonies from British control and asserted the right to self-governance.
The Declaration stated "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Independence Day

The Declaration of Independence was ratified by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
Independence Day celebrates the anniversary of the declaration, marking the birth of the United States of America.

American Revolutionary War

The Declaration of Independence marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War.
The war lasted until the American colonists successfully gained their independence from Great Britain.
The colonists' unwavering determination to resist British rule led to their victory.

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Explore the significant events from the establishment of Jamestown to the growing colonial resistance against British rule. This quiz covers key moments like the Quartering Act and the Boston Tea Party. Test your knowledge on the early dynamics between the colonies and Great Britain.