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The Royal Proclamation of 1763
The Royal Proclamation of 1763 was issued by King George III. I think this was important because it became the first public recognition of First Nation rights to lands and title. -
The Stamp Act
The British taxed all paper goods in the colonies. This event is important because it sparked the idea of no taxation without representation in the colonies. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a fight that happened on March 5, 1770. I think it's important because several colonists were killed and this led to a campaign by speech-writers to rouse the ire of the citizenry. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party happened on December 16, 1773. I think this is important because it was an act of protest in which a group of 60 americans colonists threw 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord marked the start of the American War of Independence. I think its important because politically disastrous for the British. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought during the Siege of Boston. I think this was important because they proved they could hold their own against the superior British Army. -
Siege of Boston
The siege of Boston was the opening phase of the American Revolutionary War. I think this was important because the goal of this force was to prevent the 5,000 or more British troops stationed there under Gen -
The Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island was also known as the Battle of Brooklyn. I think this event was important because the British troops attacked American forces stationed on the western end of Long Island. -
The Battle of White Plains
The Battle of White Plains was a battle in the New York and New Jersey campaign. I think this was important because the indecisive actions forced American withdrawal. -
The Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was a small but pivotal American Revolutionary War. I think this was important because it was the first victory the colonials had for a long time. -
The Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine was fought between the American Continental Army. I think this was important because the battle resulted in an overarching British victory and the conquest of the rebel seat of government. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battles of Saratoga marked the climax of the Saratoga campaign. I think this was important because it prevented further advancement of the British Army. -
The Battle of Germantown
The Battle of Germantown was a major engagement in the Philadelphia campaign. I think this is important because I think this is important because they played an important role in the outcome of the Revolutionary War. -
The Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Monmouth was fought near Monmouth Court House. I think this was important because it greatly increased American morale and strengthened Washington's position as commander of the army. -
Siege of Charleston
The siege of Charleston was a major engagement and major British victory. I think this was important because the capture of the city and its harbor gave them a vital base. -
The Battle of Camden
The Battle of Camden was a major victory for the British in the Southern theater. I think this was important because it was the worst American defeat in the field and left the British temporary control of the southern colonies. -
The Battle of Kings Mountain
The Battle of Kings Mountain was a military engagement between Patriot and Loyalist militias. I think this was important because the battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion. -
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was an engagement during the American Revolutionary. I think this is important because the American troops took minimal casualties, while British suffered 110 deaths, 2oo wounded and over 700 captured soldiers. -
The Battle of Guilford Court house
The Guilford Courthouse was a pyrrhic victory for Cornwallis. I think this was important because it marks the beginning of the end of the Revolutionary struggle. -
Siege of Yorktown
The Siege of Yorktown began September 28, 1781. I think it was important because it led directly to the peace negotiations that ended the war in 1783 and gave America its independence.