Revolution 1777-

Magna Carta

Jun 15, 1215

~ One of the only text surviving exemplifications
~ Did not affect the 13 colonies
It is important to US History because it Established the Peace Treaty

Proclamation of 1763

1763

~ It was designed to fairly work out Native disputes.
~ Many colonists settled on this territory anyway
This is important to US History because it prohibited American colonists from settling west of Appalachia.

The Sugar Act

1764

~ First law ever passed by Parliament raising tax revenue in colonies
~ Increased tax on sugar imported from West Indies to North American colonies
This is important to US History because it raised revenue through the colonial customs service

The quartering act

1765

~ Act passed by George Grenville in 1765 requiring certain colonies to provide food and lodging to British soldiers stationed there
~ Thus lead to the Boston Massacre
It is important to us History because it Kept colonial resentment alive after Sugar Tax reduction

Stamp Act Congress

1765

~ Congress in New York City with twenty seven delegates representing nine colonies.
~ had dignified debate, then drew up statement of rights and grievances urging Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act
This is important to Us History because it was a step toward colonial unity

Declaratory Act

1766

~ This act bound the colonies to Parliament "in all cases whatsoever," affirming Parliament's complete authority over them.
~ Colonists wanted some self-government, Parliament would not grant- angered.
This is important to us History because it passed the laws that were binding on the American colonies

Boston Massacre

1770

~ Sixty colonists taunted ten redcoats, clubbing them and throwing rocks and snowballs, provoking them to open fire
~ Eleven "innocent" colonists were killed, including Crispus Attucks, the leader of the mob and a runaway "mulatto" slave
It is important to Us History Because it United the colonies against Britain

Battle of Bunker Hill

1775

~ Took place at Breed's Hill overlooking Boston with British staging a frontal attack
~ The colonists slaughtered the British until they ran out of gunpowder
It is important because it was a training ground for what was to come by the inexperienced American troops against the experienced British army.

Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

~ The most important battle
~ Paul Revere rang the sounded the alarm
This is important to US History because it paved the way for the construction of the United States

The Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

~ It explained why we should be free
~ It listed grievances we had with King George III and Englands Parliament
It is important to US History because it declared our independence

Yorktown

1783

~ The war ended
~ The Continental Army forced the British to surrender
This is important to US History because we became the United States!!!!

U.S Constitution

1787

~ Replaced the Articles of Confederation.
~ Established a new government.
This is important to US History because it made sure that the government was not too powerful.

The first Amendment

1791

~ Right to petition their government
~ Cannot make laws limiting someone’s freedom of speech
This is important to US History because it protects every individuals freedom

Manifest Destiny

1862

~ This law opened settlement of the Great Plaines.
~ It also helped people become land owners.
This is important to US History because it gave people the chance to acquire land which lead to the expansion to the west.

Gettysburg Address

1863

~ Lincoln’s speech to honor the dead, it lasted only 2 minutes.
~ It is the most famous speech in American history.
It is important to US History because it claimed a new birth of freedom to bring equality to all of USA’s citizens