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Royal Proclamation of 1763
King George III created a boundary line using the appalachian mountains to divide British colonies and Native American territory. It was an important event because it protected the rights to land entitlement for first settlers. -
Sugar Act
Britain placed a tax on sugar that was imported by the colonies. This was an important event because colonists were angry and protested that it went against taxation without representation. -
Stamp Act
Britain placed a tax on all paper goods in the colonies. It was an important event because the colonists were upset that they were being taxed without representation in the British parliament.. "no taxation without representation!" -
Townshend Acts
a series of taxes passed towards the American colonies to fund the British Colonies. It was an important event because the American colonists started a revolution against it. -
The Boston Massacre
Political tension made British soldiers shoot and kill a group of American colonists. It was an important event because it helped the colonies fight for their independence. -
Boston Tea Party
A protest where American colonists disguised themselves as natives and threw away all chests of tea. It was an important event because colonists acted on it since it was another taxation without representation. -
Intolerable Acts
Britain put blockades for ports in Boston Harbor to forbid shipments after the Boston Tea Party happened. It was an important event because colonists were outraged and made them rebel. -
First Continental Congress
An agreement between colonies that started a boycott towards British goods. It was an important event because it united colonies to 'fight' against Britain by not buying their stuff. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
A battle of colonists who were outnumbered by redcoats but still won. It was an important event because it was one of the things that marked the worth of their independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The American colonists lost battle against the redcoats. It was an important event because despite their loss, it only encouraged the colonists even more of being capable of fighting against redcoats with that experience. -
Battle of Quebec
The American colonists failed to gain support from Canada against Britain. It was an important event because they were able to eventually have support from the French. -
Declaration of Independence
A document establishing the principles of the American government and their identities in the Country. It was an important event because it encouraged independence for the colonists. -
Battle of Long Island
The British attacked the American army and took control over them at western side of Long Island. It was an important event because it gave them the power to seize the colonies and New York. -
Battle of Trenton
George Washington's army had victory over Hessian soldiers. It was an important event because it boosted their confidence as Americans. -
Battle of Brandywine
A close battle between the British and American army, but the British had victory and captured many of them. It was an important event because many soldiers were killed or injured, yet the British gained little from it. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Americans defeated the British and stopped them from taking control over the Hudson river. It was an important event because they convinced the French to help with military support to gain independence. -
Battle of Monmouth
The American army claimed victory by remaining in the field while the British retreated. It was an important event because it gave Washington a stronger praise for his position as their commander. -
Battle of Camden
The Americans were defeated at battle by Cornwallis. It was an important event because it strengthened the British and gave them control. -
Battle of Yorktown
Cornwallis was defeated and surrendered to the Americans with the help of the French. It was an important event because it led to peace and victory for their independence. -
Treaty of Paris
A signed peace contract between the British and Americans. It was an important event because conflict ended and they gained independence.