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French and Indian War ended
The British won the war. This is big because it caused their empire too grow and expand. -
The stamp act
A tax placed on paper. This is important because it is one of the acts parliament placed -
Boston Massacre
This was when British soldiers shot and killed several people. This event got a lot of attention. This was important because it made the colonists get together against the British. -
Boston Tea Party
To protest about the taxes on tea. This was important to us history because it resulted in the intolerable act. -
George Washington became Commander and Chief
George Washington became the commander in chief for the continual army. This was important because This was a big role to fulfill. -
Lexington and concord
This was one of the first battles of the revolutionary war. It was known as the shot heard around the world. -
Common Sense Published
A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine promoting independence. This was important to US history because it became very popular in its time and had a big impact on the people. -
The Declaration of Independence
To declare their independence from Great Britain. This was important to US history because its when America official gained freedom from Great Britain. -
The end of the battle of yorktown
This was the end of the revolutionary war. The British surrendered and the continental army won. -
The constitution was signed
the constitution listed the laws and the rights for the people. This was important because it gave basic rights to the people. -
Bill of Rights
The bill of rights is a list of amendments. It was important because it was created to further Protect individual rights. -
Abraham Lincoln
He was the 6th president and led in the civil war. He is important because he Freed millions of slaves. -
Transcontinental Railroad
This was a railroad that connected to another railway. It was important because it provide better transportation. -
The civil war
This was a war on the disagreement of non slave states and slave states. This was important because it was a the beginning of this war. -
The battle of Gettysburg
This was one of the most deadliest battles. It lasted for 3 days and resulting in a win for the southerners. This was important because it was such a deadly battle leaving a big impact.
