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French and Indian War
A war between the French and their Native allies against the British caused by disputes over the western land. It was important because The French wanted to move into the Ohio River Valley which was thought to be British territory. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was a document that ended the French and Indian War. The peace treaty was signed by French and British Monarchs. This document was important because it divided the territory between France, England, and Native Americans. Picture Cred- https://d2gne97vdumgn3.cloudfront.net/api/file/LoePYx6dQfi50IjdwAu9 -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was a document signed by King George III that prevented colonists from settling west of The Proclamation Line. This is important because it angered the colonists because they could not settle in the land they had one from the French and Indian War. Picture Cred- https://s3.amazonaws.com/user-media.venngage.com/821389-a7da92f28ffdd58aac6bd727b63bbd26.jpg -
Stamp Act
The British taxed the colonists on every piece of paper they bought. The paper the colonists were required to buy were specially stamped. Picture Cred-Sheidley, Nathaniel. “Stamp Act.” Stamp Act, 14 Mar. 2011, www.cr-cath.pvt.k12.ia.us/lasalle/Resources/8th%20Rev%20War%20Websites/Jack%20Nolan%20Skeeter%20rev%20war/Rev.%20War%20Jack%20Olstad/Stamp_Act.html. -
Boston Massacre
One afternoon, a few colonists gathered to taunt British guards because both groups were competing for jobs. The British soldiers started to shoot at the colonists. The event is presented as a British attack on defenseless colonists. Picture Cred- “The Boston Massacre.” Old State House, The Bostonian Society, www.bostonhistory.org/bots-blog/2017/1/17/the-boston-massacre. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a vital event leading up to the revolution. The Son's of Liberty planned and executed a protest by boarding British Ships and dumping British Tea into the harbor. This event brought both sides closer to fighting a war.
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Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were harsh laws imposed by the British Parliament. They allowed the British to punish colonists for protests such as the Boston Tea Party. Picture Cred- The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. “Intolerable Acts.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 6 July 2017, www.britannica.com/event/Intolerable-Acts. -
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American Revolution
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Battle of Lexington and Concord.
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle of the American Revolution fought between the British and the Colonists. This battle was important because it kicked off a war that lead to America's independence. Picture Cred- http://www.britishbattles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Lexington-AA.jpg -
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Common Sense was a pamphlet written by an Englishman named Thomas Paine. Paine's pamphlet was important because it was a document that motivated Americans to unite and declare independence. Picture Cred- http://americainclass.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Common-Sense-cover-NYPL-crop.jpg -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a document that declared America's independence. The document was important because it created a new country separate from Britain. Picture Cred- http://cdn.history.com/sites/2/2013/11/jefferson-drafts-declaration-hero-A.jpeg
