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Sugar Act
When the Sugar Act was set, the tax on the smuggling of sugar and molasses. It was important because it was to stop smuggling. -
The Stamp Act
When the tax on all paper goods was set. It was important because it affected the colonists, the reason being was that they were being taxed without a say. -
Townshend Acts
Was when a series of acts passed by the British Parliament. It is important because it was another reason that the colonists were upset. -
Boston Massacre
It was the protest in which 5 Americans were killed. It was important because it showed what was happening in Boston. -
Boston Tea Party
It was when a few rebels dressed as native Americans and dumped 10,000 pounds worth of tea into the Boston harbor. -
First Continental Congress
It was the first meeting of all the colonies uniting for the first time. It is important because it was the first time we were uniting as a nation. -
The British are coming!
It was when Paul Revere yelled the famous line "The British are coming". It is important because he warned the rebels that the red coats were there to attack. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
It was the 1st battle of the Revolutionary War. It is important because it showed it wasn't going to be easy to win. -
The battle or Bunker Hill
It was the first battle between the British and the rebels. It is important because it was the first sign of war. -
Olive Branch Petition
It was when the colonists sent a petition to King George 111 asking for peace but was declined. It is important because It showed that it would not be easy to get their independence and that they would have to really fight for it. -
Crossing the Delaware
It was when George Washington took his troops secretly across the Delaware River in order to launch a surprise attack. It was important so they could attack the Hessian troops. -
Battle of Saratoga
It was the turning point in the war of the American Revolution. It is important because it was when America finally had the upper hand in the battle. -
Winter at Valley Forge
It was the harsh winter that the soldiers had to go through during the war. It was important because it shows the hardship that they had to go through in order to gain our independence. -
Battle of Yorktown
It was the final battle of the American Revolution. it is important because it was the point at which the British finally surrendered.