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These revenue laws were passed by the British Parliament in 1767 with the purpose of indirectly taxing imported goods. The colonists were still unsatisfied and began protesting. This is important because it resulted in the development of the House of Representatives.
This person was a freed slave at the time of the tension in Boston. He was one of the five murdered in the Boston Massacre. He was important because he was the first casualty of the American Revolution.
This was a 50 page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. This pamphlet's was to urge the colonists to advocate for freedom from Britain. It was important because it began the colonies' declaration for independence.
This was the location of the first battle between Britain and the colonies. It's purpose was to earn the colonies freedom from the British. This was important because it was the first step to independence.
This colonist revolt was an act of colonists dumping 18,000 pounds of tea in the Boston Harbor. It was a result of the Tea Act which was a tax on tea. This was important because it created even more debt for Britain.
These were a group of colonists that still believed in obeying Britain. These people stayed loyal to Britain because it was what kept them rich. This was important because it would create a problem for the patriots who opposed them.
This was a military camp located in Pennsylvania northwest of Philadelphia. The army spent the winter of 1777-1778 training in this camp. This was important because the hardships they experienced helped prepare them more for the future.
This battle was fought in 1777 between the American colonies and Britain. It was a victory for the colonies in the American Revolutionary War. This was important because it got France to join the colonies' side.
This war between the American colonies and the British occurred on Christmas day of 1776. George Washington and the American Army crossed the Delaware River and defeated their opponents. This was important because it taught the American colonists morality.
This battle consisted of several thousand American and French soldiers. These soldiers managed to capture many of Britain's weapons and horses forcing Britain to surrender. This was important because it was the last battle of the American Revolutionary war.
This documentation was signed by Britain and American representatives. It established the American colonies' freedom from Britain and it's overall independence. This was important because it ended the American Revolution as well as enforced America's Declaration of Independence.

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