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Proclamation of 1763
It was a proclamation from the Britsh that banned British colonists from settling west of the Appalachian mountains. It was important because it made people already living in the west of the mountains to move back east. -
sugar act
It was a law that was passed by the British setting taxes on molasses and sugar important by the colonists. It was important because it marked the first parliament levied on tax on America. -
Stamp act
Britain placed a tax on all of the paper goods in the colonists. It was important because the colonists were upset that they were being taxed without representation. -
townshend acts
A tax that the British parliament passed that was placed on lead, glass, paint, and tea. It was important because it helped pay the expenses and other things. -
The Boston Massacre
A fight between Boston colonists and British soldiers. It was important because the colonists of Boston were sad and upset and angered that it led to a riot outside the customs house. The crowd was attacking the soldiers and the soldiers shot at the colonists. -
first continental congress convenes
it was to have dominance over the American colonies. it was important because America didn't have all the power. -
Boston Tea Party
A protest that was for British taxes in which Boston colonists and they disguised themselves as Mohawks. It was important because they dumped and threw tea into Boston Harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
It was laws passed in 1774. It was important because it was to punish Boston for the tea party they did. -
first continental congress
Was its delegates from all colonies but Georgia met to discuss problems with Britain and to promote independence. It was important because it balanced the interests of the colonies. -
Battles of Saratoga
The americans victory over the British troops. It was important because it was big for the Americans and a turning point in the American revolution. -
siege of boston
Massachusetts blocked Boston. it was important because they surrounded the British army there -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
It was the first military engagement of the revolutionary war. It was important because British soldiers fired into a smaller body of minutemen on Lexington. -
Olive Branch Petition
Colonies made a final offer for peace to Britain, to agree to be loyal to the British. It was important because it was the last attempt to prevent war from being declared. -
Battle Quebec
A part of a failed American attempt to invade Canada. It was important because it led to the conquest of Canada by Britain. -
Declaration of Independence
A document recording the proclamation of the second continental congress. It was important because it asserted the independence of the colonies from Great Britain and that is why we celebrate 4th of july. -
battle of long island
When British troops attacked American forces stationed on the western end of long island. It was important because it seized control of new york. -
crossing the delaware
It was a surprise attack by Washington and his troops and they secretly went across the Delaware river on the hessian troops. It was important because so that his army could attack an isolated garrison. -
Valley forge
A place where Washington's army spent the winter.It was important because many troops died and many of them died here from diseases and malnutrition. -
the draft
It was a law requiring people to join the military. It was important because they had to join no matter what and it was required to go to war. -
Battle of Yorktown
It was the last big battle of the revolutionary war. Cornwallis and his troops were trapped in the Chesapeake Bay by the French. It was important because he surrendered and lost.