American independence

American Independence

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  • The French and Indian War

    The French and Indian War
    I think it was important because the war erupted into the world-wide conflict known as the Seven Years' War.
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    Independince War

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  • The Sugar Act

    The Sugar Act
    I believe it is important because it is an act for granting certain duties in the British colonies and plantations in America.
  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act
    This is important because it is an act for granting and applying certain stamp duties, and other duties, in Britiah colonies and plantations in America, towards further defraying the expenses of defending, protecting, and securing the same.
  • Patrick Henry's "Treason" Speech

    Patrick Henry's "Treason" Speech
    This event was important because the resolves were adopted.
  • Townshend Acts

    Townshend Acts
    This event was inportant because it was a series of laws passed beginning in 1767 by the Parliament of Great Britian relating to British colonies in North America.
  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre
    I believe that this event was important because it ended up becoming the American Revolutionary War.
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    American Independince

  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    This was important because it was a direct action by colonists in boston against the British government and the East India Company that controlled the tea coming into the colonies.
  • The Albany Congress

    The Albany Congress
    This event was important because it was to try to secure the support and coorperation of the Iroquois in fighting the french although not a single provincial legislature would ratify it.
  • The First Continental Congress

    The First Continental Congress
    This event was important because it showed a combined authority to Great Britain, but their aims were not uniform at all.
  • The Revolutionary War

    The Revolutionary War
    This was the most important event because it was the war that sepperated us from Great Britain.