1765-1773: Taxation Without Representation
- Stamp Act (1765), Townshend Acts (1767), and Tea Act (1773): Britain imposes taxes on the colonies without their consent. Frustration grows as colonists feel oppressed and ignored.
1770: Boston Massacre
- British troops kill five colonists in Boston, marking a turning point. Boston becomes the center of rebellion, pushing people towards resistance.
1774-1775: Continental Congress & First Battles
- 1st Continental Congress (1774): Colonies unite and declare grievances against British tyranny.
- April 1775: British soldiers march on Concord, sparking the first battle of the revolution. Paul Revere’s ride spreads the alarm.
1776: Declaration of Independence
- July 4, 1776: Colonies declare independence, voting to break from an empire. A continental army is formed, inspired by the fight for freedom.
1777-1781: Revolutionary War
- Key victories at Saratoga and Delaware bring international support. Figures like Nathaniel Greene lead the charge, while Benedict Arnold’s betrayal nearly costs them.
- Treaty of Paris (1783): After years of sacrifice, the U.S. wins independence.
2024: History Repeats
- Government overreach: Taxes increase, wars fought without public consent, and elites legislate in secrecy. Americans face tyranny without representation once again.
Oppression & Corruption
- The current government mirrors the monarchies we once escaped—unaccountable, self-serving, and trampling on rights.
The People Will Rise Again
- Just as in 1776, frustration grows. The people awaken, ready to reclaim their liberty, representation, freedom, and independence.
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