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1492
Columbus Lands in the Caribbean
Columbus sailed west to trade and he discovered the New World. This is important because this gave people the confidence to Colinize and trade -
Jamestown founded
The British people wanted freedom to live the way they wanted so the British people colonized Jamestown. This is important because it was Americas first sucesful colony -
Pilgrims Land in Plymouth
Pilgrims landed at Plymouth and many of them became ill. This is important because it laid down the foundation for the communities government. -
French and Indian War
The french and Indian War was between the British and the French, the Britians gained a lot of land from this. This is important because this ultimately led to the American Revolution. -
Albany Plan of Union
Was a plant that involved all the 13 colonies to unite and become one government, that was created by Ben Franklin. This is important, because it gave the grand council greater authority. -
Treaty of Paris 1763 February 10, 1763
Was when British gave a large amount of territory to U.S. This is important, because it ended the American Revolution. -
Proclamation of 1763
Didn't allow Anglo Americans to settle on French territory. This is important, because now settling westward was allowed. -
Stamp Act
Tax on every piece of paper that Americans used. This is important, because it helped British soldiers station in the Colonies -
Quatering Act
Meant that British Soldiers would live in American Barracks and Public houses. This is important, because it dealt with the disposition of armed British Soldiers in the colonies. -
Townshend Act
It placed taxes on glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. -
Boston Masacare
It was a street fight between a Patriot and a group of British Soldiers that resulted in the killing 3 men and injuring 8 men. This is important, because it was a signal event that led to the revolutionary. -
Tea Act
This granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the American Colonies -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a minny rebellion, that consisted of people throwing boxes of tea of the ship into the harbor.This was done by the Sons of Liberty. this is important because this led to many acts that the king passed. -
Intolerable Acts
It was four laws passed down to the colonists from the king, because of the Boston Tea Party. This was important, because this led to the American Revolution. -
1st Continental Congress
Delgates from 12 colonies met to discuss Americas under under the British agrression -
Battle of Concord
This was a battle at Concord killing three British and wounding 9 others. This was important, because it made them retreat. -
Battle of Lexington
This was a battle at Concord that was politically really bad for the British. This was important , because it sparked the American Revolution. -
2nd Continental Congress
The 2nd Continental Congress appointed leaders to the Continental Army. This was important because this made the Continental Army. -
Olive Branch Pettition
Was a letter that was sent to the king that was the last attempt to prevent war from happening. It was important because it emphasized their rights as British citizens. -
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
It was an argument by Thomas Paine that was in the Americans favor. This was important because it was the first viral mass communications event in America. -
Shays Rebellion
Shays Rebellion was when there was an insurrection in Masachusets and caused an economic crisis. this was important, because it showed the weakness of the government. -
Congress Ratifies the U.S. Constitution
The founders set the terms for ratifying the Constitution. They bypassed the state legislatures, reasoning that their members would be reluctant to give up power to a national government. This was important because it created a stronger central government. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Was when Wester Farmers protested for what they saw unfair taxation. this was important, because it was the first test of federal authority in the United States. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Was a violent tax protest in the United States, it happened during when George Washington was the president. This was important, because it was the first test of federal authority in the United States. -
XYZ Affair
Was a diplomatic incident between French and United States diplomats and resulted in an undeclared war. This was important, because it was a source of tention between France and the U.S. -
War of 1812
Was basically a war fought over the impressment of U.S. sailors by the British Navy. This was important, because The war established clear boundaries between eastern Canada and the United States, set conditions for control of the Oregon Territory, and freed international trade from the harsh restrictions that ignited the war.