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French and indian war
It was a 7 year war that was all over the country over the claims of the new world in 1756. it was important because, britain gained alot of land mass from the war. -
Battle of Ticonderoga
a British army approach that forced the Continental Army to withdraw which was a suprise capture by the fort americans. it was important because it helped the americans recover cannons and gunpowder. -
Alliance is Made between the Rebels and the French
they wanted to be settled and not fight anymore so they made peace with the rebels and the french. i think it was important because if it was like that today the united states would be split up. -
Sugar Act
the sugar act took place in 1764, when they taxed sweets like sugar and other goods. it changed america because, its what caused the colonist's to revolk and protest even more. -
The Quartering Act
in 1774 allowing the redcoats to stay in American houses if necessary. it is important because it gave the right to britians to stay in a colonist's home if it was nessecary. -
The Boston Massacre
a group of protesters were throwing things at british guards and made them furious so they fired at the crowd in 1770 it was important because it led to a campaign by speech-writers to rouse the ire of citizenry -
The Tea Act
The Tea Act took place in 1773 when the they started cutting of the ships which caused fury. it was important because it gave expanses on the tea sales to the east india country. -
The Boston Tea Party
On December 16,1773 three Massachusetts colonists dressed up as mohawk indians and they dumped Over 300 crates of tea into the ocean. it was important because, they made the people pay all of the people pay off the damage and which gave the goverments more money for the town,weapons and expensives. -
The Boston Port Act
The Boston port act in 1774 is were they closed the ports until they paid off the damage of the tea they threw In the ocean. it was important to the americans because it led to petitions and rights. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
in April,1775 British forces are sent to confiscate hidden weapons when They are meet with an angry force of untrained militia. it was important because, they got some of there hidden weapons so they couldn't fight them and they could use the weapons in war. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
it was a war between the british and the americans and the british defeated the americans but most of the fighting was around breed's hill. it was important role in history because, they faught but the british won the land mass and weapons. -
George Washington is Named Commander in Chief
in 1775 george washington is named commander in chief because,Of his ride in front of the american troops and draws his sword taking command of the army. it was important role when george washington was named commander in chief because his commands helped them win the war. -
Thomas Paine Writes Common Sense
On January,09,1776 thomas paine published his "common sense" book and it is Considered as one of the most influential pamphlet. it was very important cause it influenced alot of people because it sent a message to everyone that understands common sense. -
Declaration of Independence
the declaration of independence was a document written by goverment officials about law enforcement. it enforced laws and which gave us kind of rules to follow which made it more safe for people. -
Battle of Saratoga
it was a war over a campaign that the american won victory over the british. it was important because they won against the british and not lossed any of the land masses. -
Patrick Henry's “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Speech
On march 23, 1775 patrick henry gave one of the mostImportant speeches, to form militia's to protect themselves from british forces. (allowing gun rights) it is important today cause if that low didn't pass we wouldn't have gun rights today. -
The Battle of YorkTown
George washington was commanding a force of 17,000 french and colonial troops against the 9,000 british troops of yorktown. it was important because if they didn't have george washingtons commands then they wouldn't have won. -
Cornwallis Surrenders to gates
Cornwallis formally surrenders 8,000 British soldiers and seamen to a French and American force at Yorktown it is important that they won and surrendered the 8,000 british troops because if not they could have took over yorktown and had an advantage to the americans. -
British Surrender to Washington
after 6 years of war the american army was struggling and the british occupied new york city a second british army led by cornwall. when the french allied with the americans the british backed off. it was important because the french allied with the americans which caused the british to back off if not maybe the british would have won the war and lots of people would of died. -
Peace Treaty Signed ending the American Revolution recognizing US independence
also known as the treaty of paris, it ended the 7 year war inbetween them when they signed the treaty and recognized the american independence. it was important because it ended the 7 year war if it didn't it would still be going on and more people would have died.
