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sugar act
used alot during triangle trade. the british was taxing a few different times -
stamp act
this requirred stamps to be purchased or included on many different items and documents -
Townshend Act
these taxes created to help colonial officials become independent of the colonist -
Tea act
gave the british east india company monopoly to travel america -
Boston Tea Party
cargo dumped into boston harbor -
fort ticonderoga
The capturing of this fort was the first official victory in the war. This helped stall an attack by the British from Canada.Significance: Americans become more confident in winning independence. Gave them one-up after the British attack was stalled. -
benedict arnolds failed attack on qubec
Traitor to American army, Arnold joined Britain's forces. Led U.S. to kill Britain's Major John Andre.Significance: makes Americans question trust. With Andre dead, Arnold takes over and is eventually killed -
congress declares independence
congress declares independence -
declaration accepted
The declaration is adopted and goes into effect. This is what finally set up our laws and brought us freedom -
declaration sent to the states
Congress orders that signed copies of the Declaration of Independence printed by Mary Katherine Goddard of Baltimore be sent to the states.