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Stamp Act
American colonist were required to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. It was important because it was a tax that helped the British pay for the French and Indian war. -
Townshend Acts
Series of laws passed by the British government on the american colonist, they placed new taxes and took Away some freedoms from the colonist. Including the following, new taxes on imports of paper, paint, lead, glass, and tea. It was important because they were another example of new taxes. -
Boston Massacre
British Soldiers opened fired on a group of of American colonist that led to killing 5 men. It was important because it helped spark the colonists' desire for American Independence. -
Boston Tea Party
A protest against the tea tax that had been imposed by the government. The Boston Patriots raided three British ships and dumped 342 containers of tea into the harbor. It was important because it fueled the tension that had already begun between Britain and America. -
Intolerable Acts
A punishment that the British Parliament passed on for the destruction wrought during Boston Tea Party.It was important because colonist felt their rights as Englishmen were being violated. -
First Continental Congress Convenes
Delegates from all 13 colonies except Georgia met in Philadelphia to organize colonial resistance to parliaments Coercive Acts. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
First major fight of the American Revolution fought in Charlestown. It was important because it was used as a training ground for what was to come by the Inexperienced American troops against the experience British family. -
Declaration of Independence
Colonies broke away from Britain. It is important because they were written and passed to give England complete control over the thirteen colonies. -
Nathan Hale Executed
American soldier who served as a spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolution. British discovered his identity and captured him he was hanged the day after his arrest. -
Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga
British losing men and defenses during both engagements, Burgoyne retreated with a weakened army to Saratoga, where he surrendered to General States
