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The Stamp Act
This is important because it was the first thing that the British king did that threatened the independence of Americans -
The Boston Massacre
In the Boston Massacre, five American colonists were killed by British Soldiers. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was when the colonists disguised themselves as Mohawk Native Americans and they dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. -
The First Continental Congress
This event was important because it was the first time that all of the colonies united to fight against Britain. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
This battle is important to American Independence because it was the first time that American and British troops both fired on each other. -
Second Continental Congress
George Washington was named commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. -
Declaration of Independence signed
This document written by Thomas Jefferson is very important because it is a written statement saying that the thirteen colonies are independent of Britain -
Articles of Confederation Adopted
This is very important because it showed that Americans were determined to make a government so that they could be completely an independent nation. -
Treaty of Paris
This is important because it ended the Revolutionary War. In this treaty, Britain recognized America as an independent nation not under British rule. -
US Constitution Ratified
The ratification of the US Constitution is very important because it is a final document showing that we have an official government and are completely independent of any others.
