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Paul revere
American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming -
French and indian war
War with France fighting Britain over American territories. Foreshadowing the debt this would leave for the colonized Britain would soon ask to be repaid. -
Stamp act
The law that taxed printed goods such as poker cards and stamps. A prime example of taxing. -
Townshend act
Taxed the colonized for glass goods. This also included paint lead and tea. Taxing the colonizes without any representations another reason for revolution -
Boston massacre
A bloody massacre in were British footmen shot and killed innocent men. The soldiers were provoked by the crowd that became rody and violent. First time Britain killed colonists. -
Proclamation of 1773
A proclamation from the British government forbade British colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains and required any settlers already living west of the mountains to move back east. -
Boston tea party
Sons of Liberty sneak onto a british cargo ship dressed as natives and sink 100s of tea goods into the harbor. A show of protest against the taxing. -
Boston port act
Forbidden trade with any foreign power. This didn't allow trade with any other countries. This shows how controlling Britain wanted to be. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The first battle in the American Revolution. Militia fought against British regulars. This is important because it shows us how the First engagement was in the war. -
Guerrilla warfare
A hit-and-run technique used in fighting a war. Fighting by small groups of men using sneak-up tactics. This was important to the revolution because it put the colonist on the advantage. -
Common Sense
A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that claimed the colonies had a right to be an independent nation -
Olive branch Petition
The colonies made a final offer of peace to Britain. It was rejected by Parliament, This was important because it showed the colonies still wanted peace and to end the violence. -
Battle of bunker hill
The first attack on us soil where the militia went on the defensive. This was important because it shows how the British took control of Boston. -
Declaration of Independence
The document recording the proclamation of the Second Continental Congress. Declaring the Independence of the new United States of America. -
Crossing the delaware
Washington secretly led his troops across the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian troops guarding Trenton. This was important because they took many pows. -
Battle of Saratoga
The American victory over British troops that was a turning point in the American Revolution. This is important because its a major battle in the Revoulution. -
Valley forge
A place where Washington's army spent winter in harsh conditions. Fighting the cold and disease Washington men were sick. This was important because it helped train the Continental Army. -
Battle of yorktown
The last major battle of the Revolutionary War. Cornwallis and his troops were trapped in the Chesapeake Bay. It's important because it marks the ed of the war. -
Treaty of paris
The agreement signed by British and American leaders that stated the United States of America was a free and independent country. This was important because it finally showed Britain accepting the colonies as an independent country. -
George Washington becoming president
George Washington became the first president of the United States. This is important because it shows the world of a country where Freedom is key.