The American Revolution

  • Proclamation of 1763

    Proclamation of 1763

    The Proclamation of 1763 was a law that was passed that didn't allow colonists to settle on the Appalachian mountains in the West. This is important because this caused the colonists to resent the British for putting limitations on where they could and couldn't settle at.
  • The sugar act

    The sugar act

    strongly enforced taxing on sugar. This is important because it restricted shipping with other colonies other than the British and this made the colonists upset.
  • stamp act

    stamp act

    The Stamp Act highly taxed any type of paper product.
    I think this is important because many colonists were angry that they were being taxed with no representation/no say in their opinion.
  • The Townshend act

    The Townshend act

    It was the start which was passed by the parliament of taxing lead, glass, paper, tea, and paint. This is important because colonies started to slowly stop purchasing the goods that would come from the British.
  • The Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre

    british soldiers were guarding the Boston customs house, then an argument led to there being a riot/mob. This led to the British firing into the crowd of people, while leading to people dying and getting injured. This event is important because this was the start of colonies going against the British.
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    This was an event where colonists disguised as native Americans, went on ships on the Boston harbor that were full of chests of tea, and threw the chests of tea into the water. This is important because it was a protest that showed how angry the colonists were for being highly taxed.
  • The Intolerable Acts

    The Intolerable Acts

    These were specifically 4 laws that were passed by the British parliament and were used to punish the colonists for what happened at the Boston Tea Party. This is important because it caused many colonists to become upset and also the British tried to isolate Boston from the other colonies.
  • First Continental Congress

    First Continental Congress

    representatives from each colony not including Georgia had a meeting where they spoke of the problems with Britain and also spoke of independence. This is important because it started to show the colonies resisting the British and their rules.
  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    Battle of Lexington and Concord

    it was the first battle of the Revolutionary War, fought in Massachusetts. It also was known as the shot heard around the world. This event was important because it was the start of the American War of Independence.
  • The Battle of Bunker Hill

    The Battle of Bunker Hill

    It was a battle where the British won, where Americans were outnumbered with people and weapons. This is important though because it caused many casualties for the British which lowered the number of men in their troops.
  • Olive Branch Petition

    Olive Branch Petition

    It was a peace offering that was sent to King George the 3rd by the Second Continental Congress. This was important because it was a significant message that was sent before initially announcing war.
  • Crossing the Delaware

    Crossing the Delaware

    It was a surprise attack led by Washington on Trenton & Princeton needed at desperate times. It was an important event because Washington secured a battle victory.
  • Common Sense

    Common Sense

    It was a pamphlet that was written by Thomas Paine. It described complaints about monarchies, also convinced colonists to separate from Britain. It is important because it played a role in gathering American colonists to support their independence.
  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence

    It was a document that was signed by US revolutionaries. This is important because it announced the United States as free.
  • Battle of Long Island

    Battle of Long Island

    This is a battle where washington's troop was outnumbered but the patriots were taken out of new york and new jersey and obligated to take haven at pennslyvania. This is important because it was used to isolate new england from the colonies.
  • The Battle of Trenton

    The Battle of Trenton

    This was done when Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River. It resulted in Washington and his troop's first victory in a long time. This is important because it inspired Washington and his troops to keep on fighting.
  • Valley Forge

    Valley Forge

    Valley Forge is where Washington and his troops spent their harsh winters. Also, most of the troops died from malnutrition, no water, cold winters, diseases, etc. This is important because it shows the determination the troops had.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga

    It was a turning point for the Revolutionary War. The Americans defeated the British. This was very important because this led to France joining forces with the Americans.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown

    The last major battle of the Revolutionary War. where the troop of Cornwallis and him were trapped by the French, which led them to surrender. This was important because it led to negotiating peace for the end of the war and also gave us independence.
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    It was a treaty that was made and ended the Revolutionary War. Also gave recognition to American colonies, and gave them territory. This is very important because it granted peace.