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militia
citizens that are enrolled for military service, and called out periodically for drill but only serving full-time only in emergencies. The militia is important because it represented the power of citizens. -
Proclamation of 1763
It was a settling land for the French. It was important because it ended the war with the French and the Indians -
Sugar Act
It was a law that was passed by the British Parliament in 1764 raising duties on foreign refined sugar imported by the colonies. It was important because it increased duties. -
The stamp act
britain placed a tax on all paper goods in the colonies. colonists were upset that they were being taxed without representation in the British parliament. : no taxation without representation" -
American Revolution
It's the war between Great Britain and its American colonies. The American Revolution was important because it created our national identity. -
Townshend Acts
acts from the British Parliament in 1767, especially the act that placed duties on tea, paper, lead, and paint. Townshends are important because it helped pay expences that was involved in governing. -
Boston Massacre
It was an arising from Boston colonists towards British troops that quartered in the city. It was important because it was making America's quest for independence. -
Boston Tea Party
There was a monopoly on all tea exported to the colonies. It was important because it directly led to a sparking the towdrs American Revolution in April. -
Intolerable Acts
It was a series of British that passed in 1774 and designed to punish the Massachusetts colonists for the Boston Tea Party. It was important because it forced the rebellious colonies back into their place. -
First Continental Congress
It was a boycott for British goods to take effect in December 1774 It was important because it balanced the interests. -
Continental Army
It was the Revolutionary War Army, authorized by the Continental Congress in 1775. It was important because it was a large number of colonists fighting in the war. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Massachusetts colonists defied the British authority. It was important because it marked the start of the American War. -
Olive Branch Petition
The loyalty to the British crown was emphasized to their rights. It was important because it sent the King on a last attempt to prevent a formal war from being declared. -
Declaration of Independence
it was a public act by which the Second Continental Congress, on July 4, 1776. it was important because it summarized our independence. -
Battel of white plains
It was a war that happened in 1776 and that defeated George Washington and his army. It was important because it demonstrated that their was gonna be a continuingon on tactical limits. -
Crossing the Delaware
George Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River into New Jersey and attacked surprisingly British. it was important because it allowed his troops to cross. -
Battle of Saratoga
It was an American defeat with the superior of the British army. It was important because it lifted the patriot morale. -
Valley Forge
It was a valley in Pennsylvania. It was important because it was under the control of the Continental Army. -
Battle of Yorktown
A British General surrendered his own army with 8,000 men to General George Washington at Yorktown, giving up any chance of winning the Revolutionary War. it was important because it led directly to peace. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
A recognized U.S. independence that granted the U.S. significant western territory. it was important because it allowed expansion.