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Manga Carta
First document that limited the kings powers. It’s important because we use it to limit our government when creating our laws. -
French and Indian War
The french and native Americans fought a war for control over America. It’s important because it help shaped America to what it is today. -
The American Revolution
The most important series of battles in American history. This is VERY important because it is the reason why we’re an independent country. -
The three branches of our Gov.
There are three branches in our government, legislative, executive, and Judicial. This is important because it helps create our laws and manage the country. -
Boston tea party
It was a protest done by the sons of liberty. They dressed up as Native Americans and dumped a lot of tea into the ocean. This is important because it was a very monumental protest for America. -
Lexington and concord
This was the first battle of the american revolution. This is important because it helped shape our independence from Britain. -
The Declaration of Independence
It is a draft to declare independence from Britain. This is important because it helped the French get on our side. -
Signing the declaration
By signing it, you could’ve gotten the death penalty because it was considered treason. This is important because it helped us gain our independence. -
Saratoga
Another battle that was apart of the revolution. It is important because without it, we might not have our independence. -
Yorktown
This battle forced the British to surrender. This is important because it officially gave us our freedom. -
The treaty of paris
Created by John Jay, it was an agreement for France to be on our side. This is important because it helped end the revolution. -
The 10 amendments
The 10 rules and guidelines that allow us to have our own individual freedoms. This is important because it helps us with our independence. -
The US Constitution
A document created to defend the nation but also protect it’s people. This is important because it gave the America the name “Land of the free”. -
The Bill Of Rights
This was created to protect our individuals liberties and freedoms. This is important because it gives us our independence as individuals. -
The 1st amendment
Off of the bill of rights, there is 5 parts to the 1st amendment. This is important because it gives us our independent freedoms
