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  • French and Indian War ended

    French and Indian War ended
    The British won the war. This is big because it caused their empire too grow and expand.
  • The stamp act

    The stamp act
    A tax placed on paper. This is important because it is one of the acts parliament placed
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    This was when British soldiers shot and killed several people. This event got a lot of attention. This was important because it made the colonists get together against the British.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    To protest about the taxes on tea. This was important to us history because it resulted in the intolerable act.
  • George Washington became Commander and Chief

    George Washington became Commander and Chief
    George Washington became the commander in chief for the continual army. This was important because This was a big role to fulfill.
  • Lexington and concord

    Lexington and concord
    This was one of the first battles of the revolutionary war. It was known as the shot heard around the world.
  • Common Sense Published

    Common Sense Published
    A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine promoting independence. This was important to US history because it became very popular in its time and had a big impact on the people.
  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence
    To declare their independence from Great Britain. This was important to US history because its when America official gained freedom from Great Britain.
  • The end of the battle of yorktown

    The end of the battle of yorktown
    This was the end of the revolutionary war. The British surrendered and the continental army won.
  • The constitution was signed

    The constitution was signed
    the constitution listed the laws and the rights for the people. This was important because it gave basic rights to the people.
  • Bill of Rights

    Bill of Rights
    The bill of rights is a list of amendments. It was important because it was created to further Protect individual rights.
  • Abraham Lincoln

    Abraham Lincoln
    He was the 6th president and led in the civil war. He is important because he Freed millions of slaves.
  • Transcontinental Railroad

    Transcontinental Railroad
    This was a railroad that connected to another railway. It was important because it provide better transportation.
  • The civil war

    The civil war
    This was a war on the disagreement of non slave states and slave states. This was important because it was a the beginning of this war.
  • The battle of Gettysburg

    The battle of Gettysburg
    This was one of the most deadliest battles. It lasted for 3 days and resulting in a win for the southerners. This was important because it was such a deadly battle leaving a big impact.