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George Washington appointed officer
The Virginia governor appoints Washington an officer in the Colonial Militia. This is important because Washington would go on to become a very important figure in the American Revolution. -
French and Indian War
1754-1763
A large war between the British and French which spanned almost 10 years, This was important because it would lead to many factors like taxes that contribute to the American Revolution. -
The Albany Plan
British colonies send representatives to Albany New York to discuss defense. This event is important because it was the colonists first attempt at uniting against the British. -
No Taxation Without Representation is Born
Saying created by Samuel Adams that became a rally cry for the Sons of Liberty. This event was important because it summed up the American's movement and rallied the colonies. -
The Sugar Act
An act that lowered taxes as to stop smugglers but it violated legal rights. This event is important because the violation of the colonist's rights led to rising tensions. -
The Stamp Act
An act that enforced taxes on all printed paper goods. This event was important because it caused the first boycotts from the colonists as well as raising tension. -
The Townshend Act
Another taxation act passed on imports to makeup for the French Indian War debt. This event was important because it was kind of the colonists's breaking point. -
The boston Massacre
A mob forms around the redcoats in front of the customhouse leading to redcoats killing 5 colonists. This event is important because it was the first physical altercation between the British and colonists. -
The Boston Tea Party
Colonists dress up as Indians and dump lots of tea into the Boston harbor. This event was important because it caused a lot more colonial support and was the colonists first physical retaliation. -
The Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable acts are created to exert control in the colonies. This event was important because it had the opposite effect of what they wanted to happen and lit a fire under the colonists. -
The First Continental Congress
The colonies send representatives to Philadelphia to figure out how to respond to the Intolerable acts. This event was important because it was one of the first times that all the colonies united and agreed to do something about the british. -
The Midnight Ride
Paul Revere rides through Charleston through to Lexington warning the colonists that the British were coming. This event was important because it allowed the Colonists' minute men to be ready for the battle of Lexington and Concord which was crucial given the Redcoats' numbers. -
Battle Lexington and Concord
After hearing Revere on the midnight ride 70 minute men meet 700 Redcoats at Lexington. This event is important because it was the first organized attack/siege from the British as well as showing that the colonists could hang with the Redcoats' numbers. -
The Second Continental Congress
King George III refused to acknowledge the Declaration of rights so colonial leaders from all the colonies met again. This event was important because it led to the colonists getting more attention from Britain and other things like building their own post offices. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Colonial troops set up on Bunker Hill and Breeds Hill and the Redcoats would march up the hill to battle. This event was important because it showed that while the colonists were beaten it showed they wouldn't be easily defeated. -
The Olive Branch Petition
The last shot at peace that the colonists gave King George III. This event was important because it was King George III's final chance to keep the Americas as part of Britain but refused. -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine writes a pamphlet arguing for democracy and independence. This event was important because it convinced many colonists to support independence. -
Taking Back Boston
A plan to take back control of Boston by taking Fort Ticonderoga. This event was important because The Colonial army were able to take back Fort Ticonderoga and Boston from the Redcoats. -
The Declaration of Independence.
Congress creates a committee to make a draft of a Declaration of Independence. This event was important because it made America's declaration of independence more legit. -
4th of July
The day the Declaration of Independence was adopted. This event was important because it showed the Americans won the war and was officially Independent.