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The French and Indian War
The American Indians were fighting to maintain control of their land and their cultural future. Its an important event because the war provided Great Britain with enormous territorial gains. -
Albany Plan of Union
The Albany Plan of Union was a plan to place the British North American colonies under a more centralized government. It is important because it gave the Grand council greater authority. -
The Proclamation of 1763
King George III made it illegal for settlers to cross the Appalachian Mountains. It´s an important event because of the conflict between the colonies and Britain. -
The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was when the increased of duties on non-british good shiped to the colonies. This was a important even because Boston economies used sugar and molasses t make rum and they trade with other colonies. -
Passage of the Stamp Act
After the Seven Years of War British came in with a tax on all paper goods in the colonies. Colonists were upset that they were being taxed without representation. -
The townshend Act
The Townsend Act is where the parliament passed the Act that initiated taxes on glass, lead, paint, and paper. It is important because it also talks about no taxation without representation. -
British Troops occupy Boston
The British troops came to Boston for a duty which was the taxes on stuff. The troop's presence didn´t sit well with the locals who lived there. -
Golden Hill Riot
A riot happened because of the occupation of Boston by Redcoats. It is important because it was very violent. -
The Boston Massacre
A street fight happened because a mob was throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks at soldiers and several colonists got killed by the soldiers. This is important because it was a turning point In America. -
Tea Act
The Tea Act was a law that gave all control of the trade and delivery of tea to the East India Tea Company. This is important because it led to the protest known as the Boston Tea Party. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was about a protest and the American colonists threw about 300 boxes of tea into Boston Harbor. This is an important event because it was a major act and the Americans won't tolerate taxation. -
Intolerable Acts
This was about the four major laws passed by the British Parliament to punish the colony of Massachusetts Bay because of the Boston Tea Party. This is important because it was meant to force the rebellious colonies back to their place. -
Quartering Act
The Act was about the British troops being housed in private homes and facilities. It was an important event because American colonies had to provide for the British troops with water, food, transportation, etc.. -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress was a meeting between 12 British colonies to discuss America's future under growing British aggression. It´s important because the governing body of the American colonial governments coordinated their resistance to British rule. -
Lexington and Concord
This was a battle also known has shot heard ¨round the world¨ and also the first military clashes in the American Revolution. It's an important event because this marked the start of the American War of Independence. -
Olive Branch Petition
The Olive Branch Petition was sent to the King as a last attempt to prevent formal war from being declared. It is important because the will of the colonists to cease all hostilities with the British. -
Americans take Montreal
The campaign was to seize the Province of Quebec from Great Britain. It's important because it ended the French rule in North America. -
Common Sense
Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. An important event because it made a clear case for independence and directly attacked the political, and economic obstacles to achieving it. -
British evacuate Boston
The British evacuated Boston was about the loyalists left the city by boat. It's an important event because the Boston Harbor being the main port in the region. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was about the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain. It is important because we gained independence and now we are our own Nation.