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The Sugar Act
An act that raised the tax on molasses to six pence per gallon. -
The Stamp Act
This act required all American colonist to pay taxes on every piece of printed paper they used. -
Quartering Act
Two acts of British Parliament that requires colonists to provide British soldiers with any accommodations and housing. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre, known as the Incident on King Street by the British was an incident in which British Army soldiers shot and killed people while under intense attack by a mob. -
The Tea Act
Parliament guaranteed British East Indian Co. a monopoly on tea sales in the American Colonies. -
Boston Tea Party
On the night of December 16th British colonists dressed as Indians, threw hundreds of chests of tea into the sea because they were mad at how high the taxes was on it. -
Lexington and Concord
Lexington and Concord was the first battle of the Revolutionary War. -
Bunker Hill
The Bunker hill battle was the first great battle of the Revolutionary War. -
Decoration of Independence
A formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen colonies. -
Nathan Hale
Nathan Hale was an American soldier and a spy for the Continental army. He is famous for his last words, " I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." -
George Washington crossing the Delaware
This was the first move in a surprise attack organized by George Washington. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle in Yorktown, Virginia was the last battle of the Revolutionary War. -
Tready of Paris
A treaty ending the war that was signed by King George the III. -
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