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American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming -
War with France fighting Britain over American territories. Foreshadowing the debt this would leave for the colonized Britain would soon ask to be repaid. -
The law that taxed printed goods such as poker cards and stamps. A prime example of taxing. -
Taxed the colonized for glass goods. This also included paint lead and tea. Taxing the colonizes without any representations another reason for revolution -
A bloody massacre in were British footmen shot and killed innocent men. The soldiers were provoked by the crowd that became rody and violent. First time Britain killed colonists. -
A proclamation from the British government forbade British colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains and required any settlers already living west of the mountains to move back east. -
Sons of Liberty sneak onto a british cargo ship dressed as natives and sink 100s of tea goods into the harbor. A show of protest against the taxing. -
Forbidden trade with any foreign power. This didn't allow trade with any other countries. This shows how controlling Britain wanted to be. -
The first battle in the American Revolution. Militia fought against British regulars. This is important because it shows us how the First engagement was in the war. -
A hit-and-run technique used in fighting a war. Fighting by small groups of men using sneak-up tactics. This was important to the revolution because it put the colonist on the advantage. -
A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that claimed the colonies had a right to be an independent nation -
The colonies made a final offer of peace to Britain. It was rejected by Parliament, This was important because it showed the colonies still wanted peace and to end the violence. -
The first attack on us soil where the militia went on the defensive. This was important because it shows how the British took control of Boston. -
The document recording the proclamation of the Second Continental Congress. Declaring the Independence of the new United States of America. -
Washington secretly led his troops across the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian troops guarding Trenton. This was important because they took many pows. -
The American victory over British troops that was a turning point in the American Revolution. This is important because its a major battle in the Revoulution. -
A place where Washington's army spent winter in harsh conditions. Fighting the cold and disease Washington men were sick. This was important because it helped train the Continental Army. -
The last major battle of the Revolutionary War. Cornwallis and his troops were trapped in the Chesapeake Bay. It's important because it marks the ed of the war. -
The agreement signed by British and American leaders that stated the United States of America was a free and independent country. This was important because it finally showed Britain accepting the colonies as an independent country. -
George Washington became the first president of the United States. This is important because it shows the world of a country where Freedom is key.