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The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act was an act passed in 1765, that forced tax on the colonists.It was required that most printed material be produced on stamped paper. -
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was to make "liberal and moderate" people become "radicals".The British soldiers shot and killed many people. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that happened in Boston, Massachusetts.The American colonist were angry at Britain for forcing taxation on them, so they poured 342 loads of tea into the water. -
The Coercive Acts
The Coercive acts are also known as the Intolerable Acts.It was four laws passed by british parliament as a punishment to Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord was the start of the American Revolution.The British army was sent to Concord to capture gunpowder and to possibly capture leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock. -
Siege of Boston
The Siege of Boston was an opening phase for the American Revolution. The colonist tried to take the city back from the British.The British was forced to evacuate the city in 1776. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This was the first battle of the American war of Independence.The British planned a attack on american colonist. More than 200 people died and more than 800 wounded.The British won this battle. -
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Common Sense is pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. "Advocating" independence by Great Britain to people in the 13 colonies. -
Virginia's Declaration of Rights
The Virginia Declaration Rights declared that all men are equally free and independent.It was written when it was voted to have a new plan of government after breaking from Great Britain. -
Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson,Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams wrote the Declaration of Independence.The Declaration of Independence declares that the 3 colonies are free from Great Britain. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was an agreement between the 13 states of the United States of America, it is the first constitution. -
Battles of Saratoga
The Battles of Saratoga were two battles, that were fought 18 days apart. The Continental Army won the Battles of Saratoga. These battles were a turning point for the Revolutionary War. -
The Flag Act of 1777
The Continental Congress approved the design of the flag.
The flag had thirteen red and white stripes and thirteen white stars on a blue background,for the thirteen colonies. -
Siege of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was one of the last major battles of the Revolutionary war. The Continental army won against the British army. The americans were also assisted by the French. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed by the U.S and British Representatives, ending the War of Independence. -
Shay's Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion was led by Daniel Shay, and it lasted six months. The goal of Shay's Rebellion was to prevent the trial and imprisonment of people with too much debt. -
Compromise of 1790
The Compromise of 1790 was a compromise between Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton won the decision for the government to pay the state debts. -
Residence Act
The Residence Act as titled "An Act for Establishing the Temporary and Permanent Seat of the Government of the United States" was passed in 1790. -
Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights, also known as the Amendments, was made to protect rights of U.S citizens.It guarantees freedom of speech,press,assembly,and exercise of religion. -
Jays Treaty
Representatives of the United States and Great Britain signed Jays Treaty. It settle the issues between the countries that were unresolved since the American Revolution.
