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Prohibited americans colonist from settling on lands. It was a boundary set for colonist and they got angry when they settled. -
France fought britain for american territories. This would leave the colonized and britain would ask to be repaid. -
Sugar act enforced taxes on sugar and other imported items. This angered the colonies because they could no longer smuggle in sugar. -
The stamp act required citizens to pay taxes to help pay for the war. Taxing the colonies without having anybody to represent. -
Citizens had to pay taxes on everything. This helped the colonist begin to rebel against the British. -
The british soldiers killed an innocent group of civilians. This was the first conflict. -
A series of laws set up by Parliament to punish Massachusetts for its protests against the British. It made protesters angry. -
Boston colonists disguised as Mohawks dumped valuable tea into Boston Harbor. It got the british angry and lead to more conflicts -
The First Continental Congress they called a representative from every colony to talk and solve things. This is important because it was them showing peace. -
A series of laws passed to punish boston for the tea party. Law passed to harass citizens. -
The Olive Branch Petition was a way of saying peace to not start a war. This was important because if they were to start another war many people would have died -
In the Battle of Lexington and Concord british troops invaded colonies. This was important because it was the first battle of the war. -
He was the first president of USA. This was important because he was a strong leader. -
A petition was sent to King George lll. This is important because he refused to hear the petition and caused colonists to revolt against him. -
He warned the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming. Foreshadowing the event of lexington and concord. -
The Declaration of Independence was people seeking independence in a new world. This is important because it declared independence. -
George Washington led an army to cross the Delaware river and to attack the british by surprise. This was the first big victory for the army. -
The Battle of Saratoga was a battle fought an won. This is important because it changed the course of the war. -
It was the last battle of the war. It was important because the british surrendered. -
Treaty of Paris 1783 ended the battle between britain and the united states. This is important because it stopped many more deaths.