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1492
Columbus lands in the Caribbean
Columbus tried to sail to Asia but ended up in the Caribbean islands. He found new land that no one would have colonized otherwise. -
Jamestown founded
Jamestown was founded as the first permanent English colony in the new world. This was important because this settlement led to many other settlements in the new world. -
Pilgrims land in Plymouth
The Pilgrims landed in Plymouth after a long journey from England. This was important because they were able to have their own colony to preach whichever religion they chose. -
French and Indian War
This war was fought as the French and Indians vs the British and colonists. It was important because the British gained more land, the French were no longer in NA, and SN ended because the British were in dept. -
Albany Plan of Union
Benjamin Franklin proposed an idea where the colonies would unite under one gov. and defeat the French. This was important because when the colonies said no, it showed how attached they were to their freedom. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty gave the British more land after they defeated the French. This was important because after this, there was no more French in NA and the British got more land to settle on. -
Proclamation of 1763
The Proclamation of 1763 declared that British settlers could not settler past the AM. This was important because it was the first thing the king controlled after so much SN, and the colonists were annoyed. -
The Stamp Act
The stamp act made each colonist pay for a stamped piece of paper so Britain could make up for its debt. This was important because the colonists got very angry, and it showed how much they wanted freedom. -
The Quartering Act
The Quartering Act made colonists have to provide housing for the British Soldiers. This was important because housing soldiers cost money, and when NY tried to leave the soldiers in the boat they got their gov. taken away, and it left colonies wondering who would be next. -
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American Revolution
There were many battles throughout this revolution, and the Americans won more than the British and eventually won the war. This was important because it gave the Patriots freedom and also positioned the French against the British. -
The Townshend Acts
To help pay of debt, the Townshend acts made colonists pay a tax on things imported from Britain, such as paper, glass, tea, and more. This was important because it resulted in colonists only buying products made in America and boycotting British products. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a riot that ended up with British soldiers firing shots into the crowd and killing people. This was important because it increased tempers between the colonists and Britain, and it made them want to fight for independence. -
The Tea Act
The tea act was created so only the East India company could sell tea to the colonists. This was important because it led to settlers sneaking in tea, and then led to the Stamp act of 1765 and the Townshend act of 1767. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea party happened because the colonists were so fed up of the highly taxed tea, and they dumped all of the tea loaded into three ships into the water. This was important because it sparked the American Revolution. -
1st Continental Congress
Delegates from 12 colonies met to discuss their relationship with Britain and avoid war. This was important because it placed sanctions on Britain on the nonimportation of British goods. -
The Battle of Lexington
The Battle of Lexington happened when British soldiers tried to go to Concord and take the weapons, but they were met by patriots in Lexington who tried to stop the British. This was important because it resulted in the American revolution. -
The Battle of Concord
The Battle of Concord happened because soldiers tried to take weapons from Concord, but were met with angry Patriots who stood their ground. This was important because it sparked the American revolution. -
2nd Continental Congress
The 2nd Continental Congress came together to create a defense. This was important because it led to the creation of the Continental Army, led by George Washington. -
The Olive Branch Petition
The Olive Branch Petition was created to get Britain and America on the same side again. This was important because when the King said no, it led to war. -
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
This was a pamphlet that said there should be war and America should be independent from Britain. This was important because it riled many colonists up and made people want war. -
Declaration of Independence
This was a letter written to the King announcing that America wanted independence and would no longer be a colony of England. This was important because it started the American Revolution. -
Treaty of Paris (1783)
This ended the war and gave the land to the Americans. This was important because it made America separate from England. -
Shay's Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion was a violent event in Massachusetts that happened because colonists were angry about the government and the debt. This was significant because it showed that the US government was weak and unstable, and it worried many citizens. -
Congress Ratifies U.S. Constitution
The new Constitution was important because it replaced the Articles of Confederation and created a new form of gov. -
The Whisky Rebellion
The tax on whisky was protested by many Americans, and it was important because it showed that the new gov. could handle rebellions in the right way. -
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was significant because it led to a treaty that stopped the British from kidnapping "British" sailers and ended trading disagreements.