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Proclamation of 1763
King George III to prohibit settlement by British colonists beyond the Appalachian Mountains i Some say started the Revolutinary War -
Boston Massacre
Event- 5 colonists were killed by British Troops as a mob had gathered in protest of the large number of British troops in the colonies at the customs House on King St in boston. Significane-This was a large stepping stone to propel the colonists into war with the british. As if they said that this was it, we had enough -
Boston Tea Party
Event- A protest by "Sons of Liberty" wher etea was dumped into Boston Harbor by colonist dressed as Native Americans.
Significane-Helped to rev up the start of the Revolutionary War. -
Lexington and Concord
Event: The first battle of the revolutionary war took place in Lexington, Massachusetts. Sign- The battle of the revolutionary war and the phrase "The shot heard around the world" was made. It showed that the colonists meant business. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Event- Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold led a charge to overtake Fort. They did with success and looted the belongings. Significance-It impeded communication between North and south british Units and helped the Colonists gain some momentum. -
Bunker Hill
Battle between colonists and British in Charlestown Massachusetts. Most fighting took place place on Breeds Hill.
Sign- The newly formed Colonists Army lost only 400-600 casualties. The experienced British lost over 1,000 or nearly half that fought. It gave the Colonists confidence that they could defeat the British. -
Olive Branch Petition
Event: Petition by colonists to King George stating their loyalty to crown but keeping their independence. Sign- King George refused to read it and he further said that the colonists were rebelists. -
Publishing of Common Sense
Event- A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. It inspired people to declare and fight for independence.
Significane-it rallied all from colonies including the rich and the poor.Referred to as the most popular pamphlet of Revolutionary War. -
Dorchester Heights
Thousand of militiamen from the northern colonies converged on Boston pushing the British back what were then relatively narrow city streets to take back Boston. Sign- They won the battle to take back Boston. -
Trenton
The hazardous crossing in adverse weather made it possible for Washington to lead the main of the continental army against hessian soldiers garrisoned there/ -
Battle of Saratoga
Event: Conclusively decided the fate of British General John Burgoyne's army in the American war of independence. Sign- Are generally regarded as turning point in the war. Two battles were fought eighteen days apart on the same ground, 9 miles south of Saratoga, New York. -
Treaty Of 1783
Event- treaty created that ended Revolutionary War Significance-It was very generous in new boundaries for the new U.S and the U.S became a larger trading partner.
