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French and Indian War
The French and Indian War was between Great Britain and France was from 1756-1763."The war provided Great Britain enormous territorial gains in North America." This war was significant to the American Revolution because "disputes over subsequent frontier policy and paying the war's expenses led to colonial discontent and ultimately to the American Revolution." .history.state.gov/milestones/1750-1775/french-indian-war -
Proclamation of 1762
The Proclamation of 1763,the royal proclamation,shut down colonial expansion westward of the Appalachia. This was to appease the Native Americans. The proclamation was significant to the American Revolution because colonist either defied the rules or resented the royal restrictions which caused a rift between the colonials and the British. history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of -
The Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was a modification of the Sugar and Molasses act. The Sugar Act lowered the tax on molasses from 6 to 3 pence. However this was to be strictly enforced and other products were to be taxed also.The Sugar Act was significant to the American Revolution because the Sugar Act along with the Currency Act set the stage for the revolt at the imposition of the Stamp www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/sugaract.html -
Currency Act
The Currency Act was passed by Parliament which took control the the colonist currency system.The act prohibited the issue of new bills and this issue of the reissue of existing currency making the colonist upset because they suffered a trade deficit.The Currency Act was significant to the American Revolution because it caused extreme tensions between the colonist and the British. https://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/currencyact.html -
Stamp Act
The British Parliament wanted to get money back from the Seven Years' war with France so they passed the Stamp Act. The Stamp act imposed a direct tax on colonists. It stated that all legal documents and printed materials must have a tax stamp. The Stamp Act was significant in the American Revolution because this direct tax on the colonist led to an uproar which caused violence and economic retaliation. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act -
The Declaratory Act
The Declaratory Act stated that parliament had "full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the crown of Great Britain, in all cases whatsoever. "https://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/declaratory-act.html The Declaratory Act was significant to the American Revolution because it made the colonist were outraged causing yet more tensions between the colonist and British. -
Townshend act
The Townshend Acts were a series of measures that the British Parliament passed that would tax goods that were imported to the American colonies. The Townshend acts were significant to the American Revolution because the colonies saw the Acts as an abuse of power. The British sent troops to enforce the new laws which made tensions even stronger between Great Britain and the American colonies in the run up to the American Revolution. www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/townshend-acts -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a riot that happened in Boston.It began as a brawl between a single British soldier and American colonists. The brawl quickly turned into a chaotic and bloody slaughter.The Boston Massacre is significant because the conflict and or massacre energized anti-British sentiment that paved the way for the American Revolution.https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred in Boston's Griffins Wharf because the colonists were mad at Britain for "taxation without representation."The Boston Tea Party was significant because it was the "first major act of defiance to British rule over the colonists.It showed Great Britain that Americans wouldn't take taxation and tyranny sitting down, and rallied American patriots to fight for independence." https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party -
Minuteman
Minutemen were a small elite force that were able to be at a battle in a minutes notice.They were typically 25 years old or younger. One of the first battles or test of the Minutemen was in 1775 at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The Minutemen were significant to the American Revolution because they had a crucial role in the Revolutionary War. https://www.ushistory.org/people/minutemen.htm -
Boston Port Act
Parliament passed the Boston Port Act which took affect on June 1,1774 in the crowns attempt to intimidate Bostons unruly residents. It closed the port of Boston by until the residents of Boston paid back the money lost when tea was dumped during The Boston Tea Party.The Boston Port Act was significant to the American Revolution because" it ignited all the colonials into anti-British actions." www.cupola.gettysburg.edu
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"Give me liberty, or give me death" Speech by Patrick Henry
"Give me liberty, or give me death" from Patrick Henry's speech on the rights of the colonies that he made to the Second Virginia Convention on March 23,1775. This speech was significant to the American Revolution because his quote "Give me liberty or give me death" became the war cry of the revolution. His speech also helped pass a resolution delivering Virginia troops for the Revolutionary War. https://www.loc.gov/resource/cph.3b50326/ -
The Battle of Lexington
Britain troops marched from Boston to Concord to seize an arms cache. Colonial militiamen mobilized to intercept them. "A confrontation on the Lexington town green started off the fighting and soon the British were hastily retreating under intense fire. The battle of Lexington was significant to the American Revolution because it kicked off the American Revolutionary War. 1775-83." https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord -
Battle of Concord
Tension had been going on for years between colonies and British authorities.The British decided to march troops from Boston to Concord to seize and arms cache."Paul Revere and other riders sounded the alarm, and colonial militiaman began mobilizing to intercept the Redcoat column."This was significant to the American Revolution because the battle of Concord was a battle that "kicked off the American Revolutionary War." www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British wanted to occupy the hills around Boston. Colonial militiamen built fortifications on top of Breed's hill.The colonials lost but inflicted twice as many casualties which gave them confidence against the superior Army. The Battle of Bunker Hill was significant to the American Revolution because it was during the siege of Boston at the beginning of the American Revolutionary War and it gave the colonials confidence. www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson had many accomplishments in his life. Some of them include: writer of the declaration of independence, creator of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedoms and the 3rd President of the United States. He was significant to the American Revolution because he wrote most of the Declaration of Independence that stated "all men are created equal" and he was the creator of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga had two crucial battles between September 19,1777 and October 18,1777. It was a clear victory for the Continental Army which boosted the morale of the soldiers. This was a significant part of the American Revolution because it was the turning point of the Revolutionary War. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga -
French Alliance
France and the fledgling United States of America signed a Treaty of Amity and Commerce which recognized the United States as an independent nation and the treaty of Alliance which created a military alliance against Great Britain. www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/february-06/ The French Alliance was significant to the American Revolution because a the French gave support to the American military with put military power in favor of the United States in the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown was a victory over the British as they surrendered in Yorktown Virginia after a siege of three weeks of American Continental and French troops. "www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown British General Charles Cornwallis and his army surrendered to General George Washington's American force and its French allies." The Battle of Yorktown was significant to the American Revolution because it was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary war. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty in Paris was a treaty signed in Paris France by U.S. and British diplomats ending the American Revolutionary War officially.The Treaty in Paris was significant to the American Revolution because it was a written document recognizing the end of the War. It recognized the U.S. as independent and it gave the U.S. a great amount of western territory.