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Columbus leaves Spain and sails west to find India and China, but he lands in the Americas. Opens up exploration and settlement in America. -
Jamestown was founded by many settlers. It was a hard time, but eventually they were rewarded with crops, wealth, resources, and land. Created new ways of settling and helped future settlers know what to do and not do when settling in a new area. -
After a long and dangerous journey, the Pilgrims finally land in Plymouth for a new life. They used the plentiful resources there to settle. Was one of the first settlements in North America. Also one of the first to use self-government. Enabled Pilgrims to practice their religion freely and without consequences. -
The French and Natives fight against the British and Colonists to gain control of the Americas. Granted Britain a lot of new land in the end. -
A plan to make all of the British colonies follow the same government and combine together. A way to win the war. Important because it was one of the first ideas suggesting uniting the colonies and working together. -
A treaty signed after the 7 years war concluding all conflicts. Important because made the French give land to Britain after the war. -
A proclamation that finalized what land Britain and France controlled after the conclusion of the 7 years war. It created a boundary for the French and British about who owned what land. -
A war between Britain and the U.S started because of the want for freedom and independence from Britain. They wanted to separate because of the past events that made life difficult for the colonists. It was important because it gave America independence in the end.
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An act created by the British Government to pay off some of their debt. The act made the colonists pay taxes on paper documents. Also increased anger towards the British Government. -
An act made by the British Government to help pay off some of their debt. This act made the colonists pay for British troops. Also increased anger towards British Government. -
An act that the British Government created to pay off some of their debt. Colonists were forced to pay duties on everyday products such as tea and candles. Frustrated colonists even more and led to future rebellions. -
A violent confrontation between British sentries and civilians. Some were killed and many were injured. This made the colonists even more angry, making them want a revolution even more. -
An act that allowed the British East India company to directly sell tea to the colonists. It was the only way that colonists could get tea besides illegal methods like smuggling. Gave East India company a lot of power over selling of tea. -
A protest by the Sons of Liberty. This protest led up to the American Revolution. -
Four laws or acts created as punishment for the events of the Boston Tea Party. It created rebellions and anger among the colonists. -
Representatives of all 13 colonies met to come up with a solution. They wanted to avoid conflict and liked economic coercion. They ended up placing "sanctions" on Britain on nonimportation. -
A battle fought at Lexington between the British and colonists. It was one of the violent engagements between them that ultimately sparked the revolution. Also was a rebellion that wasn't tolerated. -
A fight between the British and the colonists. It was a violent battle fought at Concord that also sparked the revolution. Also was a rebellion that wasn't tolerated. -
Representatives for all 13 colonies met to plan a solution. They created a continental army. They also named George Washington commander. The group decided it was time to fight. -
A letter to the king from the colonists in attempt to solve the conflict between them in a peaceful way. The king didn't accept the attempt of peace. The colonists decided that they needed to fight back after the response. Final attempt to prevent war. -
Thomas Paine wrote about the fact that it was common sense to fight back against the king and become independent from Britain. He said they were stronger and large enough to split from them, and that the king obviously didn't want peace because of his ungrateful response. This made the colonists decide to start the revolution. -
A written document that many signed to declare independence from Britain. It was significant because it was the document that officially made America its own country. -
A treaty signed by American colonies and Britain in Paris. It was important because it ended the revolution and made American independent. -
A uprising or rebellion in Massachusetts. It occurred because of the taxes and poor economic conditions. It was important because it made the United States fix some of its problems and ultimately make the U.S a better country. -
The Constitution is finally accepted. It is important because it makes the new country able to function correctly. -
The people rebel because they are angry with the new Whiskey tax. They end up burning a tax collector's house and killing soldiers. This was important because it showed the people that the government was strong when George Washington sent the military. It also showed that the country still needed improvement. -
People were sent to make peace with the french and the french demand a bribe. This is important because it puts the Americans on edge and they have to make a decision if the bribe is worth taking for peace. -
Fought between Britain and the United States because of the impressment of American sailors and soldiers. Also, they fought because of disagreements with trade. No one ended up winning. It was important because it ended with a treaty and restored peace between the two countries.