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French and Indian War 1754- 63
First war that initiated the route of independence of Americans. I find this important since it was the war that ended up sparking the fight for independence from the colonists. -
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French and Indian War
First war that initiated the route of independence of Americans. I find this important since it was the war that ended up sparking the fight for independence from the colonists. -
Suagr Act
I think this is significant because the colonists wanted a say in their taxes. Instead of staying quiet, they spoke up. This initiated the colonists to not allow any form of taxes later on... or at least accept them. -
Stamp Act
With this, the colonists fought back and created the Stamp Act Congress and the British repealed the act. Later, the British enforced the Declaratory Act which said that the British government was superior to them.
Now, both sides are starting to play the same game. -
Boston Massacre
This is important since five were killed in the open shooting of American colonists from British troops. This worsened trust between the Americans and British and gave colonists a "right" to kill the British and no longer abide by its governement. -
Boston Tea Party
Angry Americans dumped nearly 400 cases of British tea into Boston Harbor- expressing their unwillingness to supoprt Britain.
Now the colonists have tampered with British goods, which puts them in a "debt" to the British. After this, the British close the port. -
First Continental Congress (-10/26/1774)
This event helped develop organization when the revolutionary War started, eventually becoming the 2nd Continental Congress who created the Continental Army- making George Washington its commander. This is important because Washington ended up becoming America's first president. -
Battle at Lexington and Concord
This event marked the first shots between American and British troops. Also, first succes in battle for U.S.
Important since the Americans know they have a chance in battle againnst British troops. -
Fort Ticonderoga
The capturing of this fort was the first official victory in the war. This helped stall an attack by the British from Canada.
Significance: Americans become more confident in winning independence. Gave them one-up after the British attack was stalled. -
Benedict Arnold's failed attack on Quebec
Traitor to American army, Arnold joined Britain's forces. Led U.S. to kill Britain's Major John Andre.
Significance: makes Americans question trust. With Andre dead, Arnold takes over and is eventually killed. -
Declaration of Independence signed
This is very significant because this document declared the U.S. independent from Britain.
I find this significant because this is the first foundation of the United States as a country. Important to me since I live here.
