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Proclamation of 1763
It prevented the British colonist from settling West. Making the British upset and partly setting off the American Revolution. -
Sugar Act
Placing a tax on sugar and molasses. Hoping to stop the smugglers trading from French to Dutch West Indies. -
The Stamp Act
The British started to tax all paper goods in the colonies. This sparked the ideas of "no taxation without representation" in the colonies. -
Townshend Act
Tax on lead, glass, paint, and tea. Meant to pay off salaries, governors, and courts. -
Boston Massacure
In Boston Custom House guards opened fire on a defenseless crowd. It was the first American Revolution Bloodshed that killed over five Americans. -
Boston Tea Party
A protest against taxes and dumping tea in Boston Harbor. Igniting the American Revolution and taxation without representation. -
The Coercive Acts
After the Boston Tea party a law was passed to punish Massachusetts colonists. Meant to scare or warn any rebellious behavior. -
First Continental Congress
All colony delegates gathered to create Independence. This also was the first step in making the United States. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Was a military engagement between british soldiers and minutemen. It the the first battle of the revolutionary war. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Against the British army the Americans patriots were defeated. The first battle fought between them. -
Olive Branch Petition
Was an offer to make peace with Britain. Settle differences with Parliament in non-war. -
Declaration of Independence
Document making independence from Great Britain. Separated America from Britain and finally having freedom. -
Crossing the Delaware
A surprise attack on the Hessian troops, lead by George Washington. An advantage and turning point for American troops. -
Battle of Saratoga
During the American Revolution America won over the British army. Giving hope for independence. -
Winter at Valley Forge
During harsh winters the American army trained with lack of supplies. Yet the outcome spirited the soldiers to keep going. -
Treaty of Paris
An agreement signed by British and American leaders. Establishing that the United States was a free and independent country. -
Battle of Yorktown
Last revolutionary war battle, Cornwallis surrendered when was cornered by the Americans and French. Leading up to peaceful negotiations.