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The Royal Proclamation of 1763
The Royal Proclamation of 1763 was set by King George III. It was to stop fights with Indigenous peoples by banning settlement past the Appalachian Mountains. It was important because it made the kingdom a calmer place or as calm as it could get. -
The Sugar Act
A very enforced tax on sugar,molasses, and other goods that were imported to America from non-british suppliers. It was important because it took the money that they taxed the Americans with and used it for the British's Defense -
The Stamp Act
The stamp act placed a tax on all paper goods in the colonies. This event was important because colonists were upset that they were being taxed without representation in parliament. -
The Townshend act
The Townshend Act was a bunch of taxes by the British Parliament on goods imported into the American colonies in 1767. It was imported because it caused protests and boycotts by colonists, leading to fights between Britain and the colonies. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston massacre was an event that started from a riot due to the British invading the Americans land and homes and taking their resources and the Americans didn't like that so they started a riot or boycott and the Red Coats felt "attacked" and they fired and killed a big majority of the riotters. It was important because it brought attention to the fact that the British had no intention of helping the Americans in any way. -
The Continental Congress
The continental congress was basically the first meeting of all the representatives of the colonies. It was important because it was one of the few times where the colonies communicated. -
The Revolutionary War
The revolutionary war was a war that broke out between the british and the american colonies because the british wouldn’t let go of the americans, and wanted them to be under british rule. It was important because it set americans free of British command -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first move the military made in the American Revolutionary War in Massachusetts. The battle was important because it marked the beginning of the war for American independence. -
The Siege of Boston
In the Siege of Boston, the American Army surrounded the city, cutting off British supply lines and isolating the British army. The Patriots built forts and fought in occasional small battles with the British. Eventually, the British were forced to evacuate Boston.It was important because it tricked the british and ended up being another reason to their downfall. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle of bunker was a battle between the american and british soldier over a seaport that the british wanted to take over. It was important because it was one of the first battles fought in the american revolution -
The Declaration of Independence
The declaration was a paper that was written by thomas jefferson that declared that america wanted to be free. It was important because it started it all and gave us americans our rights. -
The Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island, aka the Battle of Brooklyn. Happened in where Brooklyn is nowadays (New York). The British Army, led by William Howe beat the American Army, led by George Washington. The battle ended in a British win. It was important because Washington retreating let the Americans live to fight another day if he didn’t retreat the americans woildve been wiped completely. -
Battle of Trenton
In the Battle of Trenton, George Washington surprised the Hessian soldiers. They captured prisoners and boosted energy for the American force. It was important because it gave the americans a big advantage because they wiped out so many soldiers. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a battle during the American Revolutionary War. It happened in 1777 and was a turning point in the war. It was important because The Americans win helped convince France to support the Americans. -
The Battle of Monmouth
The battle was fought between the American Army, led by George Washington, and the British Army, led by Sir Henry Clinton. other than some confusion and setbacks, the Americans held their ground and forced the British to retreat. It was an important moment for the Americans showing they were able to stand up to the British. -
The Battle of Camden
The Battle of Camden was a major problem during the American Revolutionary War. It took place on August 16, 1780, in South Carolina. The British led by Charles Cornwallis, defeated the American Continental Army, commanded by Horatio Gates. It was important because for the Americans this was very upsetting and defeating, but the war still went on. -
Battle of Kings Mountain
In the Battle of Kings Mountain,The Americans defeated the Loyalist militia in the South. It was a big turning point in the war because this gave the americans an upper hand in the war. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was a battle during the American Revolutionary War. It happened in Virginia in 1781. The American and French trapped General Cornwallis, leading to him surrendering. This victory is impossible because it helped with giving Americans independence -
The Siege of Yorktown
The Siege of Yorktown was a battle during the American Revolutionary War. American and French, led by George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau, surrounded the British army under Lord Cornwallis in Yorktown, Virginia. The siege ended in a win for the Americans and led to the end of the war. It played a big role in the winning of the american revolutionary war. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was an event that marked the end of the Revolutionary War. It was signed in France. The treaty let the United States be as an independent place and made the new borders of the country more emphasized. It also made terms for peace between the US and Great Britain