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The Stamp Act was a new tax that made all American colonists pay a tax fee for every piece of printed paper they owned. This is important because it angered American colonists which would later cause them to revolt. -
The Townshend Acts are a series of taxes and regulations to fund the British colonies. Later all acts would be repealed except for the tea tax, which led to a huge revolution. -
An incident in which British soldiers shot into a crowd of civilians killing 5 men. This led to the revolutionary war. -
A protest where the Sons of Liberty dumped tea from cargo ships into the bay. This was the first act of defiance by American colonists. -
A series of laws made to punish Massachusetts for the protest at the Boston Tea Party. This angered American Colonists even more. -
The First Continental Congress was a meeting of delegates from 12 of the 13 British colonies. They later became the United states. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were battles fought against the British. They were considered major military victories. -
An eleven-month period where the American military contained British troops within Boston. Its important because its the "opening phase of the American Revolutionary War." -
The battle of Quebec was a battle between the American Continental Army forces and the British defenders of Quebec City. It was the fist major loss for the American Colonists -
The declaration of Independence is the US declaring independence from Britain. It states our countries/governments' principles. -
The Battle of Long Island was when British troops attacked American soldiers stationed on the western side of Long Island. Its important because the British took control of the strategically vital harbor and put New York City under military occupation -
A surprise attack on the British led by George Washington. It secured the Continental army's first victory -
The Battle of Trenton was a small Revolutionary War Battle. It's important because its victory helped George Washington motivate his soldiers to keep fighting. -
It was a battle in the Revolutionary War. It reasserted control over a lot of new jersey. -
an attempt by the British high command for North America to gain military control of the Hudson River valley.It lifted patriot morale. -
A battle in the saratoga campaign. It marked the Saratoga campaigns climax. -
A winter encampment for the Continental Army. They made an alliance with a European nation. -
When the British focused their power on the Southern theater. It was a huge success for the british. -
It was a battle during the Revolutionary War. It was a massive victory for the Americans. -
Where Washington's forces defeated Charles Cornwallis. It led to the end of the war.