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Seven years war
The seven years war was a global war involving five continents and every European great power. It ended in 1763. It’s important in American history because it increased Britain land in America and expanded their relationships with the colonies -
Industrial revolution
The industrial revolution was the transition to manufacturing processes. It left many with horrific jobs; England and the U.S went into a downward spiral. The industrial revolution ended in 1840. American’s health dropped drastically -
Daughters of Liberty
The Daughters of Liberty were a group of women protesting the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts. They influenced women’s rights and brought more awareness to the Acts in America. -
Stamp Act
The Act required all American colonists to pay taxes on every piece of paper printed. This impacted America because the tax was placed on Americans and riled many protests. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a street fight that started as a snowball fight between patriots. It ended with many casualties in America. It is a nationally known event and was the start of the Revolutionary war. -
“No Taxation Without Representation”
A slogan made so emphasize the anger towards many of the acts. Many became protesting and boycotting British goods in America. It enforces the 1st amendment in American history. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest by the Sons of Liberty. They threw British tea off of ships and into the harbor as an act of resentment. U.S history continued down the path of standing up for are selves partially because of this event. -
Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord was the first battle of the American revolution. This is important in American history because it was part of a very big war with many causalities. -
George Washington selected Commander of Continental Army
He was a very big part of the American revolution because of his leadership and bravery. He later became the first president of the U.S -
Declaration of Independence
The Deceleration of Independence was very significant as it was a goal for the American revolution and later transformed into the Constitution. -
John Locke
John Locke was an influencer for the writing of the Declaration of Independence. He came up with the idea of Inalienable Rights and is studied and presented in America and its history. -
John Hancock
He was one of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was also the president of the second continental congress and helped America to gain victories. -
Battle of Saratoga
After many American losses, the battle of Saratoga was an Uplifting victory. It was the battle that led up to the battle of Yorktown and helped American to win the American Revolutionary War and impact history. -
U.S Constitution
The Constitution is basically the Declaration of Independence goals’ put into government and rules. It is important in America because it’s guidelines are what people do, how they work, and their rights. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments in the U.S constitution. It is Important in U.S history because it is the way we live and what rules to follow.
