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Founding of Jamestown.
Jamestown was the first successful British settlement in the Americas. It was the first permanent settlement in America for the English. -
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Introduction of tobacco to the American Colonies
Tobacco cultivation and exports formed an essential component of the American colonial economy during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. -
Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
It took the pilgrims 66 days to get to America. -
Mayflower Compact
It was made so that the pilgrims could have a little bit of government when they came to the new country. -
Proclamation of 1763
Issued by King George 3 following Great Britains acqusition of French territory in North America after the French and Indian War, in which forbid the settlers from crossing a drawn line across the appalacian mtns. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre, known as the Incident on King Street by the British, was an incident on March 5, 1770, It killed 5 men, and injured 6. -
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.
Paul Revere helped the colonists get ready to face the british by warning them of their coming. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
It was one of the earliest battles of the revolution. It was a loss for the USA, but it showed Britain that we could fight. -
Stamp Act
It put a tax on certain documents. -
Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts were a series of acts passed beginning in 1767 by the Parliment of Great Britain relating to British colonies in North America. It raised renenue, and it enforced sompliance. -
Declaration of Independence
It declared the colonies independence from Britain. Writen by Thomas Jefferson. Inspired by John Adams. -
Landing at Kip's Bay
Britain amphibian landing during the Ney York campaign of the American Revolution. -
Execution of Nathan Hale
His famous quote before he was hung was, " My only regret is I have but one life to give for my country." -
Battle of Trenton
It was a dramatic victory for the USA and inspired the soldiers to fight even harder. -
Valey Forge
Campsite for Washington's men in the winter of 1777 through 1778. -
Battle of Saratoga
It was the turining point in the war for the USA. -
Culper Ring
A rspy ring organized by Benjamin Tallmadge under the orders of George Washington. -
Battle of Yorktown
It was when we showed the British who was boss. We totaly pinned them in by three corners of USA and French soldiers.
