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Jun 15, 1215
Manga Carta
Magna Carta Signed by King John, this led to the Americans establishing a limited government. -
Jamestown
First American colony founded -
French and Indian War
A war for land between America and Native Americans, the French and English were also involved but not as much. This was important because it angered the Americans which led to war -
Coronation of King George iii
The king of England at the time of the revolution was crowned. This was important because he led the British to war -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act placed a tax on every paper printed. This angered the Americans which ultimately led to the war -
Boston Massacre
A violent shooting in Boston, many died. This was a big factor in Americas decision to go to war -
Tea Act
The Tea Act placed a tax on teas. This angered them further -
Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the American Revolution, won by the colonists. “The shot heard round the world” This was important because it was the first battle -
Saratoga
The turning point of the war, when the colonists began getting close to victory. This was important because it marked the point in which the colonists began to win the war. -
Valley Forge
Winter encampment of American troops, many died of cold related injuries or sicknesses. This was important because it helped lead to todays army system -
Yorktown
The final battle of the revolutionary war where British surrendered. This was important because it was the end of the war -
Bill of Rights
A list of rights American citizens have, this is important because lets us know what rights we have as citizens. -
Inauguration of President Lincoln
Lincoln inaugurated -
Gettysburg
The bloodiest battle of the civil war. This was important because it helped the people realize that the war needed to end soon before more people died -
Assassination of President Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln in the back of the head at fords theatre. This is important because he was important
