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French Indian War
Who: The French and Indian War involved British colonists and their Native American allies fighting against French forces and their Indigenous partners in North America.
What: The French and Indian War resulted in a decisive British victory, causing the transfer of French territories in North America to Britain and escalating tensions that contributed to the American Revolution.
Why: The French and Indian War is important because it set the stage for American colonial discontent& independence. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 was a British law taxing printed materials in the American colonies. Who: The Stamp Act involved British Parliament imposing taxes on American colonists, leading to widespread protests and resistance. What: The Stamp Act required colonists to pay a tax on printed materials, prompting widespread protests and the formation of groups like the Sons of Liberty. Why(important): The Stamp Act united colonists against British taxation, fueling revolutionary sentiments. -
Townshend Acts
Who: The Townshend Acts were named after Charles Townshend, who proposed the taxes. The British Parliament imposed taxes on American colonists. What: The Townshend Acts were a series of laws passed by British Parliament that taxed American colonists on imported goods. Such as tea, paper, paint, lead, and glass. This caused widespread protests in the colonies Why: They were intended to help repay the British government for helping North American colonies during the French and Indian War. -
Boston Massacre
Who: The Boston Massacre involved British soldiers and American colonists protesting British rule. What happened : The Boston Massacre occurred when British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists, killing five and escalating tensions between Britain and the American colonies. Why(important): The Boston Massacre was important to the Revolutionary War because it became a symbol of British tyranny, rallying colonists to unite against British oppression. -
Valley Forge
Who: General George Washington led the Continental Army at Valley Forge What: At Valley Forge, the Continental Army endured a harsh winter, facing starvation and disease, but emerged stronger through training. Why(important): Valley Forge strengthened the Continental Army, preparing them for future battles in the Revolutionary War. It was a defensible place because the Continental Congress was based there and the lack of supplies made evolutionary battles less likely to happen there. -
Battle of Yorktown
Who: The Battle of Yorktown involved American forces led by George Washington and French troops against British General Cornwallis. What: In the Battle of Yorktown, American and French forces besieged and forced British General Cornwallis to surrender, ending major fighting in the Revolutionary War. Why(important): The Battle of Yorktown was crucial as it led to the British surrender, effectively ending the Revolutionary War. -
Treaty of Paris
Who: The Treaty of Paris involved U.S. representatives, such as Benjamin Franklin and British officials negotiating American independence. What: The Treaty of Paris recognized American independence and established borders for the United States. Why(important): The Treaty of Paris is important because it formally ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence, shaping the future of the nation.