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The Stamp Act
Who? The British Parliament to help pay the British troops. What? The Stamp Act was a act of the Parliament of Great Britain this imposed direct tax on British colonies in the United States. Where? The Stamp Act was a meeting in New York, New York. Which had British colonies from North America. When? It was in March 22, 1765. Why? To help pay the British troops stationed in the colonies during the seven years’ war. -
Intolerable Acts
Why? A group of Bostonians destroyed hundreds of crates rather than paying their taxes on them. When? Started in the winter of 1773 until 1774. What? It was a punishment for the Massachusetts colonists for doing the Tea party protest. Where? It happens in Massachusetts Bay. Who? The law was passed by the British parliament to punish the colony of Massachusetts Bay for the Boston year party. -
The Declaration of Independence
What? Document approved by the Continental Congress that announced the separation of the 13 British North American Colonies from Great Britain. When? It was in July 4, 1776 Who? Thomas, Franklin, John Adams, Roger,and Robert where people who wrote the Declaration of Independence and 56 people signed it. Where? It was signed in the independence Hall in Philadelphia Why? It was signed so that the 13 colonies could rebel colonies together to fight their independence from the English monarchy. -
Battle of Yorktown
What? The siege of Yorktown ended the fighting in the American Revolution. When? Happened from September 28, 1781 to October 19, 1781. Who? British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and a contingent of 9000 British troops. Why? It marked the last major battle of the American Revolution and the start of a new nation. Where? It was in Yorktown, Virginia. -
Treaty of Paris
What? It ended the American Revolution and recognized the U.S as an independent nation. When? Signed on September 3, 1783 Who? Franklin, Adams, and Jay Why? It was important to establish terms of peace after the world war. Where? In Paris, France -
The Constitutional Convention
What? A committee of style and Arrangement made it into its final stage. Why? It was important because it decided the best solution to the country’s young problems. Where? It was in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. When? It was from May 25, 1787 to September 17, 1787 Who? The election anonymously elected Washington President in the Electoral College. -
Louisiana Purchase
What? The rights to the western half of the Mississippi River basin from France by the United States. Why? The purchase doubled the size of the United States. Where? In was in France United States. When? It was on May 2, 1803. Who? The United States and France had a land deal. -
Monroe Doctorine
What? It warned the Euroian nation that the U.S. could not tolerate more of the puppet monarches or colonization. Why? It enabled Juárez to lead a successful revolt against the Empror. Where? It was needed to respect the Western Hemisphere as the United States’ interest. Who? president James Monroe wrote the doctrine. When? He wrote it on 1823 but it wasn’t named after him until 1850.