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The Royal proclamation
Proclamation issued by King George III.
prohibited American colonists from on lands.
Started because the British government did not want American colonists crossing the Appalachian Mountains. -
The Stamp Act
The British taxed all paper goods in the colonies. This event was important due to the idea that sparked " no taxation without representation in the colonies." -
The Townshend Act
The Townshend Act was a bunch of British acts of parliament.
This is important because it had several different effects for colonial wages. and was determining the tax on tea. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre started as a street brawl between American colonists and a British soldier which resulted in a riot.
This was important because people saw the British as evil after witnessing such an event. -
Boston tea party
In the Boston Tea Party, the colonists dressed up as Native Americans and dropped tea into the ocean.
This was important because tea was very popular back then and people were willing to stop drinking tea due to the unfairness with tax. -
Battles of lexington and concord
The Battles of Lexington is what marked the start of the American war when 77 colonial militiamen stood their ground against British troops in Lexington
this was important because, after another battle, the American colonies were at war with Great Britain and was one of their biggest lost. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle of Bunker Hill was fought during the siege of Boston.
The American patriots were defeated at the Battle.
The British had won. -
The Battle of Long Island
In the Battle of Long Island, the British troops attacked the Americans
This is important because a lot of people were killed, being the largest battle of the American Revolution. -
The Battle of White Plains
The Battle of White Plains was part of the new york and New Jersey campaigns.
This was important because it was a victory for the British fighting. -
The Battle of trenton
The Battle of Trenton was quite small and happened in December.
This was important because it was a victory for the Americans. -
The Battle of brandywine.
The Battle of Brandywine also known as the Battle of Brandywine Creek was between the Americans and the British.
This battle was important because it was a victory for the British. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga had the American side supplied by the French.
The Battle of Saratoga had an important impact because it was a victory for the Americans. -
The Battle of Germantown
The Battle of Germantown was between the British and the Americans.
This Battle was important because it was a victory for the british. -
The Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Monmouth was also known as the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse since it was fought near the Court House.
This was a very important battle because it was a victory for the Americans. -
Siege of Charleston
The Siege of Charleston was Important because it was a major British victory.
This Battle occurred in Charles Town. -
The Battle of Kings Mountain
The Battle of Kings Mountain was a military engagement between patriots and Loyalist militias.
Important because the battle was the first major patriot victory to occur. -
The Battle of Camden
The Battle of Camden was important because it was a major victory for the British.
This battle started because the Cornwallis decided to fight for the town. -
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was an engagement during the American Revolutionary.
This Battle is very important because it was a minor victory overall. -
Siege of Yorktown
The Siege of Yorktown was a fight for America's independence. And also known as the Battle of Yorktown.
This event was important because it ended in an American Victory.