of Independence
The French and Indian War (1754-1763)
High taxes on
imported goods for colonists (The Sugar Act of 1764 and The Stamp Act of 1765)
Protests (The Boston Massacre and The Boston Tea Party)
The Revolution (Lexington and Concord Battles)
The Continental Congress( J. Washington was appointed as commander of the army)
The Declaration of Independence (It was written by T. Jefferson and signed inJuly 4th 1776)