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The Events Leading Up to the Declaration of Independence.
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Boston Massacre
Was deadly riot which British soldiers shot and killed several people. -
Paul Revere Engraving
“Before the end of March, Paul Revere issued his engraving of the Bloody Massacre perpetrated in King Street.” This event was important because this riot showed how important colonists thought their rights were -
Boston Tea Party
“ On December 16, 1773, over one hundred American colonists dressed as Native Americans boarded three merchant ships in Boston Harbor and dumped 342 chests of tea” This is important because the tension between Britain and America was getting even bigger. -
“Give me Liberty or Give me Death” Speech
A speech made by Patrick Henry urging the American colonies to revolt against England. This is important because this shows that the urge for freedom was supported from all types of people -
The Declaration of Independence
written by Thomas Jefferson and states the reasons why the British colonies of America sought independence. This was important because it shows why they wanted freedom and explains the arguments they made.
