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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
This was an important event because King John limited the powers of the ruler. -
French and Indian War
This is an important event war provided Great Britain enormous territorial gains in North America. -
Stamp Act
This was an important date because it imposed new tax requirements on all American Colonists and required them to pay tax on every single piece of printed paper they used. -
Townsend Act
This was an important date because it helped collect revenue from the colonists in America by putting customs on imports. -
Tea Act
This is an important date because it’s main purpose was not to raise revenue from the colonies but to bail out East Indian Company. -
Lexington and Concord
This is an important event because it was the first unofficial battle of the Revolutionary War between the American Colonies and the British. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was an important even because it listed the grievances of the American Colonists agains the British King. -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga was an important event because it convinced the French to give the U.S. military support. -
U.S Constitution
This is an important date because the U.S. constitution established Americas National Government, fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain rights for the citizens. -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown was an important event because Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington as French and American forces trapped the British. -
Bill of Rights
This was an important date because it protects five of the most basic liberties, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and freedom of petition of government to right wrongs. -
First Amendment
This was an important event because the First Amendment helped establish individual Freedom. -
The Civil War
This is an important date because it was the bloodiest and deadliest war causing it too be the most important event in nations history. -
Emancipation Proclamation
This was an important date because the president issued it too free all slates in Confederate states. -
Battle of Gettysburg
This was an important date because this was considered the turning point of the war stopping Robert E Lee from invading the North.
