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Treaty of Paris
It ended the Revolutionary War and gave independence to the American colonies. This is important because it ended the war and recognized the US as an independent -
Proclomation of 1763
England had issues with native Americans in West.this is important because it prohibited colonists from settling on certain lands -
Stamp Act
Act passed by the british parliament from American colonies that a stamp was required on all newspapers and legal documents. This is important because it raised money for britain -
Townshed Acts
A tax passed by the british parliament that was placed on leads, glass, paint, and tea. This is important because it helped pay the expenses that came along with governing the American colonies -
The Boston Massacre
The first bloodshed of the American Revolution when British soldiers opened fire. This is important because it opened many peoples eyes to the true colors of the British which made them as enemies -
Boston Tea Party
A protest against British taxes. This is important because it helped colonial support for the American Revolution -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The first military of the Revolutionary War where the British fired into a smaller body on Lexington green. This is important because it led many Americans to support the revolution -
Olive Branch Petition
An offer of peace sent by the Second Continental Congress to King George III. This is important because it was a last attempt to prevent war from being declared. -
Declaration of Independence
The colonists declare their independence from britain on signing and retifying the declaration of independence. This was important because once it was signed there was no going back -
Battle of Yorktown
Last Major battle of the Revolutionary War. This is important because it led to peace and gave America its independence