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French and Indian War
A long war fought between Prussia, supported by Britain, and an alliance that included Austria, France, and Russia. Prussia and Britain won, increasing their power. -
Sugar Act
The sugar act was a way for British Parliament to raise the annual income for a state. -
Boston Port Act
This required the colonies to house any British solders barracks. -
The Boston Massacre
A mob in the city was out of control forcing the British troops to fire at them, killing many people. -
The Tea Act
The plan was to reduce the amount of tea the financially unstable British company had, to help the company survive. -
Boston Tea Party
As an act of protest colonists boarded three tea ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor. -
The Quartering Act 1774
this act provided and gave supplys for British troops to be given food and shelter at the expense of the American colonists -
Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty or give me death" speech
Before the Revolutionary War Patrick Henry went to the House of Burgesses and gave the speech declaring freedom from England, and having peace. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War -
Battle Of Ticonderoga
They took the fort along with all personal belongings, and it was held by the British following battles of the French and Indian War. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This is a war when the British beat the Americans and this gave the Americans a confidence boost despite being defeated. -
Thomas Paine Writes "Common Sense"
A book declaring independence from Great Britain to the 13 colonies. -
Declaration of Independence is written and signed by delegates in the Continental Congress
This is the document declaring our freedom and it was signed by the founding fathers. -
George Washington is Named Commander in Chief
Because of George's military experience he was selected over other candidates such as john Hancock. -
Battle of Saratoga
This was the point in which the american soldiers defeated the British causing them to retreat.
King George The third decides to surrender 10 days later. -
Alliance is Made between the Rebels and the French.
The french began to secretly send supply to the Americans while still in an alliance with the British. -
General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown
When Cornwallis realizes he can not attack because he has no navy and they are surrounded by water he decides to give up. -
Treaty Of Paris
A document signed ending the American revolution, and recognizing american independence -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle of yorktown was the last important battle in the revolution. This battle was so important because it pushed the british into final surrender. In the battle the Americans won over the British. The fact that the Americans had about 8,000 more people fighting was a huge advantage, because they had more people and could fight longer. The british was also low on reinforcements, making it harder for them.