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Proclamation of 1763
This was an an order of britain prohibited americans from settling west of the Appalachian mt. This event is important because the problem was there already people that were living there. -
The Sugar Act
Lowered taxes on molasses. This event is important because it was brought to the colonist hoping to minimize smuggling. -
Taxation of Colonies Acts
Declared that parliament would not impose any tax duty, this event is important because it was a 'No taxation without Represention'. -
The Stamp Act
British placed stamps on paper good to colonists. This event is important because lots of strong protests and arguments from the colonists who believed that they should not be compelled to pay taxes that were not agreed upon by Parliament. -
Townsend acts
Taxed glass, paint, and tea, this even is important because it was a tax that the british parliament passed in 1767 -
British Troops occupy boston
the British government sent troops to Boston to stop the violence.This event is important because colonist were forced to let british troops in their homes to sleep and eat. -
Boston Massacre
The first bloodshed of the american revolution, This event is important because it took place at Boston customs house and it was an crowed, open fire killing 5 americans. -
First Continental Congress
this was a protest intolerable acts, this event is important because it was a voted for boycott of british imports and conceding to parliament and power -
American Revolution
The revolution of the American colonies against great britain, this event is important because it was a 1775 through 1783 almost a 7 year war -
Battle of lexington
The first military engagement of the revolutionary war, this event is important because the 'redcoats' known as the british were actually called the regulars. -
Battle of Quebec
Battle between American continental army and the british defenders, this event is important because it was the first major defeat in the american revolution -
Declaration of Independence
the day the continental congress adopted the declaration of independence, this is an important event it was signed by the U.S. revolutionaries and declared the United states is free. -
Battle of long island
The beginning of a successful campaing, this event is important because the patriots were driven out of New York and New Jersey, and forced to take refuge in pennsylvania by crossing the Delaware river. -
Battle fort of washington
The war between the united states and great britian, this event is important because it was a victory for the british troops. -
Crossing the Delaware
it was during christmas time that the british soldiers are partying in new york, this even is important because washington led his troops across the delaware river to launch a surprise attack -
Boston Tea Party
Was a Protest against the british taxes, this is an important event because a few bostainian colonist disguised as mohawks to be able to give up tea. -
The winter of valley forge
The continental army suffered through one of the worst winters on record. This event is important because 12,000 troops had no food, clothing, or supplies. -
Battle of saratoga
Turning point of the American revolution, it was very important because it convinced the french to give the U.S. military support. -
Valley forge
A place where washington's army spent the long winter, this event is important because almost a quarter of troops died from diseases, starvation, no clothing, but it was to train troops. -
The battle of york town
General cornwallis, was the leader other british. this event is important is because the british was forced to surrender.