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Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 was a boundary for colonists at the Appalachian Mountains to prevent them from exploring any further. -
Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was the result of the British putting a high tax on goods like newspapers, sugar, and paper. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston massacre was an event where British soldiers shot down Colonist protesters and both sides blamed the other side. -
Tea Act
The Tea Act allowed the Britsh to add a large tax on tea, as a way to make them even more money. -
Boston Tea Party
A group known as Sons and Daughters of Liberty revolted against the British due to the unfair nature of the Stamp and Tea Act, destroying tea on the docks of Boston. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts was a way to punish the people of Boston, by passing four laws, due to the Boston Tea Party -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
On April 19, 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. British troops had been ordered to march from Boston to the nearby towns of Lexington and Concord to seize and destroy a stockpile of colonial weapons and ammunition. However, the colonists had been warned of the imminent attack and were prepared to resist. The first shots were fired at Lexington, and although outnumbered, the colonists fiercely fought back. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was a Revolutionary War battle fought on June 17, 1775, during the Siege of Boston. It was fought between the British Army, led by General Thomas Gage, and colonial forces, led by Colonel William Prescott. The battle was notable for the colonists' effective use of fortifications and marksmanship, which allowed them to inflict heavy casualties on the British despite being outnumbered and outgunned. -
Commen Sense
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Deceleration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a document that was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. It announced that the thirteen American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as thirteen newly independent sovereign states, and no longer a part of the British Empire. -
Battle of Trenton/Princton
The battles of Trenton and Princeton were two crucial victories for the Continental Army during the American Revolution. In the Battle of Trenton, which took place on December 26, 1776, General George Washington led a surprise attack on Hessian troops, who were allies of the British, and captured almost 1,000 soldiers. The Battle of Princeton occurred on January 3, 1777, when Washington's army defeated British forces under the command of General Charles Cornwallis. -
Ticonderoga (Green MT Boys)
The Battle of Ticonderoga was fought during the American Revolutionary War on July 6, 1777. The battle was fought between the British forces, led by General John Burgoyne, and the American forces. Despite being outnumbered, the American forces put up a strong resistance but were ultimately forced to retreat due to the overwhelming British firepower. The battle resulted in a significant loss for the American forces and allowed the British to proceed further into New York. -
Battle of Saratoga
During the American Revolution, the Battle of Saratoga was a crucial turning point in the war. In September and October of 1777, American forces led by General Horatio Gates defeated British troops under General John Burgoyne in two separate battles. The victories forced Burgoyne to surrender his entire army, which gave a much-needed boost to American morale and convinced the French to enter the war on the side of the Americans. This ultimately helped pave the way for American independence. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge was a military camp in Pennsylvania where the Continental Army under the command of General George Washington spent the winter of 1777-1778 during the American Revolution. The conditions were harsh, with the soldiers enduring cold temperatures, limited food supplies, and outbreaks of disease. Despite the difficulties, the army persevered and emerged from Valley Forge better trained and with renewed morale, ultimately helping to secure American independence. -
War in the South
The war in the South, was when General GreeneThe war in the South during the American Revolution was a crucial turning point in the fight for American independence. General Nathanael Greene led the Continental Army against the British, who had gained control of much of the Southern colonies. Despite early losses, Greene's strategic genius and the bravery of his soldiers helped turn the tide of the war in the South, paving the way for eventual American victory. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was a major military engagement that took place during the American Revolution. It was fought in 1781 between the British army, led by General Cornwallis, and the American and French forces, led by General Washington and General Rochambeau respectively. The battle was fought in Yorktown, Virginia, and it marked the last major battle of the American Revolution.