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Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was enacted to raise money for Britain. That's why is important because it helped pay for British troops stationed in the colonies. -
Townshend Act
The Townshend Act initiated taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. This is important because it helps pay the expenses governing the American colonies. -
The Boston Massacre
This happened because the British Parliament was designed to exert authority over the colonies. It is important because it greatly impacted relations between Britain and American colonists. -
Boston Tea Party
A dozen disguised men boarded the three East Indian Company ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor. This event is significant because it helped accelerate and intensify colonial support for the American Revolution. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
It was the first battle of the American Revolution, where Massachusetts colonists defied British authority, and embarked on a lengthy war to earn their independence. It is important because lead many Americans to support the revolution. -
Common Sense
Common sense made a clear case for independence and directly attacked the political, and ideological obstacles to achieving it. It is important because common sense helped sway the Thirteen Colonies toward independence for separation from Britain. -
Declaration of Independence
The 13 American colonies severed their political connection to Great Britain. It is important because of the colonists' motivations for seeking independence. -
Battle of Trenton
The Continental Army captured nearly a hundred Hessian Officers and soldiers as well as a large supply of muskets and cannons. It is important because it was the first victory the colonials had for a long time. -
Battle of Saratoga
The American defeat of the superior British army lifted patriot morale. It is important because it helped to secure the foreign support needed to win the war. -
Treaty of Alliance
When the revolution was still going on, representatives from the United States and France signed the Treaty of Alliance against Great Britain. It is important because it formalized France's financial and military support of the revolutionary government in America.