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Proclamation
The Proclamation line stopped American colonists from settling on lands. It's important because of the French following the French and Indian War. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was where they smuggled in sugar and molasses and overpriced it.
I think it's important because the Sugar Act was to generate revenue. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act placed a tax on all paper goods.
I think this is important because colonists were upset that they were being taxed without representation. -
Townshend Act
The Townshend Act caused taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea.
I think it was good because it helped pay expenses. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a confrontation and soldiers shot at the crowd that where throwing objects.
I think it's important because the massacre helped the Bostons and the colonies against the mother country -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was an event where 342 chests were thrown into the ocean.
It's important because it supported the American Revolution -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Act is a series of four laws passed by the British Parliament.
It's important because it was to force the rebellious colonies back into place -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress was about America's future under growing British aggression.
It was important because it balanced the interests of the different colonies -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was about fighting for the American War of Independence.
I think it's important because it started the American War of Independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle of Bunker Hill took place on a hilly landscape. It's important because the battle confirmed that England and American colonies were no longer possible. -
Olive Branch Petition
The Olive Branch Petition was to show their loyalty to the British crown. It's important because it emphasizes their rights -
Battle of Quebec
the Battle of Quebec was a failed attempt to invade Canada.
It's important because it led to the British control of Canada and the American Revolution. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was the declaration of the 13 states of the United States of America.
I think it's important because it gave America independence. -
Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island was when British troops attacked American forces stationed on the western end of Long Island. It's important because it showed that the war would be hard -
Crossing the Delaware
Crossing the Delaware River led to the victory of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. It's important because it was the first major victory of war -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was George Washington's army defeating a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton.
It's important because it boosted the morale of the American troops. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolutionary War. It's important because the American defeat the British -
Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was where Daniel Morgan led an army of continentals and backwoods militia to victory.
It's important because it was a critical victory in the Revolutionary War -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was a war that ended peace negotiations.
I think it's important because it gave America its independence. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was between the American colonies and Great Britain. It's important because it ended the American revolution