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Proclamation of 1763
The proclamation of 1763 Restricted colonists to only have land east of the Appalachian Mountains, they were not allowed to have land west of them. Although it is one of the least obvious, this is important to the revolution because it made the colonists develop one common enemy, Britain. Because they promised them land and they are being restricted of how much they can have. Photo & Information from history.com -
The Stamp Act
The Stamp act was passed on March 22nd, 1765, it was a way for Britain to make its money back from the seven-year war with France by requiring all paper products to have a stamp on them, and they had to pay a tax to get the stamp. This caused a problem with taxation and representation. This was important to the revolution because it was growing a common dislike to the colonists, which was Britain.
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The Quartering Act
The Quartering Act was passed on March 3rd, 1765. The Quartering Act required colonists to house Britain soldiers when needed. The colonists did not like this, yet furthering their dislike of Britain even more.
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The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a protest talking from as a snowball fight. When the people who called themselves the patriots started throwing snowballs at the guards, a couple hit them and the guards opened fire. Five people died, and three others were injured. Historians mark these deaths as the first of the revolution.
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The Boston Tea Party
The Boston tea party was a protest against taxation without representation. The protesters threw "342 chests of tea" into the harbor according to history.com (linked below). This was important to the revolution because it was the first major defiance against British rule. Photo & information from history.com -
The Minutemen
The Minutemen were able to be deployed at a moment's notice. Meaning the Patriots could respond to a military threat quickly. The Minutemen were a part of the colonial partisan militia and trained in military strategies, tactics, and weaponry. Photo & information from en.wikipedia.org -
The First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress was formed on September 5th, 1774. when they met they were talking about the intolerable acts, which they then told the colonists to disobey them, as everyone seemed to dislike them, this was important to the revolution because it was raising tensions between the colonists and Britain. Photo & Information from history.com -
"Give me Liberty, or give me death" Speech
The "Give me liberty, or give me death" speech that was given by Patrick Henry is important to the revolution because Patrick Henry thought that the constitution gave too much power to the nation. which helped create the bill of rights and, put more energy in America's fight for independents. Information from history.com
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Paul Revere
Paul Revere was important to the revolution because, the day before the start of the revolution, he and William Dawes were sent on a nightly stroll to warn the colonists that the British were coming, And by midnight, soldiers spreading miles upon miles knew that they had to get ready to fight. Information from 5thGradeAlpha.pdf
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The Battle of Concord
The battle of Concord was important because it was the battle that ensued after Lexington. As British soldiers advanced the Patriots were ordered not to let them burn down the town. The battle was on, and no one could stop it. Information from 5thGradeAlpha.pdf
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The Battle of Lexington
The battle of Lexington was important to the American revolution as it was the first battle in the revolution. On April 19th, 1775 the "Shot Heard Round the World" was fired. Although it was not both sides did not intend to fight at that, there was some confusion and someone fired that famous shot. Information from 5thGradeAlpha.pdf
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The Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was established on May 10th, 1775. It was important to the American Revolution because they were responsible for coming up with the first national constitution. Which was governed until 1789 and was replaced by the U.S constitution with is still governed today. Photo en.wikipedia.org, & information history.com -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought just a couple of months after the revolution started. Although the British won that battle the patriots had caused them many losses. This was important to the revolution because they are willing to fight the greatest army of the time. Information from 5thGradeAlpha.pdf
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George and Martha Washington
Martha Washington was important because she helped raise money so can buy shirts for the soldiers. George Washington was important because he helped the patriots win two battles against the British, Trenton, and Princeton. ushistroy.org, mountvernon.org, nytimes.com -
The Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga, also known as the "turning point of the war" lasted just under a month, from September 9, 1777, to October 17, 1777. The battle was a series of battles ending in Saratoga New York ending with the British general John Burgoyne Surrendering, along with about 6,000 of his men. Information from 5thGradeAlpha.pdf
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Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation were written on November 15th, 1777, but were not ratified until March 1st, 1781. The article was important to the American revolution because it name a new nation called "The United States of America." (history.com) This gave the government the ability to make alliances and treaties, as well as manage important things like coin money and armed forces. Photo & information from history.com -
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold, also known as America's greatest traitor, betrayed America in 1779 agreeing to turn an American post over to the British in secret negotiations, for command in the British army and money. This was important to the revolution because it showed where America had weaknesses so they can improve on them. Photo & information from history.com -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown is famous for the battle that made the British surrender, leading to the signing of the Treaty of Paris, but more on that later. It was important to the revolution for putting an "end" to the war. Photo & Information from history.com -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was important to the revolution because they needed to officially end the war. America and Britain both sent diplomats to Paris to come to an agreement. On September 3rd, 1783, two months after they were sent to Paris, they came to an agreement and the Treaty of Paris was signed. Information from 5thGradeAlpha.pdf Photo From history.com -
The U.S Constitution Was Signed
The U.S Constitution was signed on September 9th, 1787, although it would not be passed until June 21, 1788, with New Hampshire becoming the ninth state to ratify the Constitution. It was important to the revolution because it officially made America a country. Infromation from history.com
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