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I chose this picture to show how civilized it once was

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In 1607, 104 English men and boys arrived in Virginia to establish Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. The settlement was named after King James I.

What happened in 1607?

May 13: The English ships Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery landed in Virginia

May 14: The colonists disembarked and selected Jamestown as their settlement

August 1607: The colony experienced its first mass casualties due to disease, poor water, and limited food

Why was Jamestown established?

The Virginia Company of London, chartered by King James I, sponsored the settlement

The company's goals included countering other European nations, finding a northwest passage, and converting Virginia Indians to Anglicanism

Where was Jamestown located?

The site was chosen for its deep water anchorage and defensive position on the James River

The land was already inhabited by Algonquian-speaking tribes who called it Tsenacomoco

What was Jamestown like for the colonists?

The colonists faced many challenges, including disease, poor water, and limited food

Some colonists ate rats, cats, dogs, snakes, horses, and even their shoe leather to survive, Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America, and is important in American history because it established the groundwork for English colonization

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I chose this photo because it shows the casualties of the war 

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The French & Indian War was a North American conflict between Great Britan and France. The French and Indian War was significant in American history because it significantly shifted the power dynamics in North America. The French & Indian War significantly changed the thinking of the colonist by creating a growing resentment towards British rule due to new taxes.

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I chose this picture because it shows the butcher shop Boston was during the massacre  

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The Boston massacre, Boston Massachusetts, March 5th, 1770 

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The Boston massacre, Boston Massachusetts, March 5th, 1770 

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The Boston Massacre was a violent confrontation between British soldiers and a crowd of colonists in Boston, Massachusetts on March 5, 1770. The soldiers fired into the crowd, killing five people and wounding several others. The massacre was a result of mounting tensions between the colonists and the British Parliament.

What happened?

The confrontation began with an argument outside the Customs House

The colonists taunted the soldiers by throwing snowballs and rocks

A soldier fired into the crowd without orders

The soldiers fired a series of shots that hit 11 men

Five people died: Crispus Attucks, Samuel Gray, James Caldwell, Samuel Maverick, and Patrick Carr

Why was it important?

The Boston Massacre united the colonists against Britain

It was a major event leading to the Revolutionary War, which won American independence from Britain

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The Boston massacre, Boston Massachusetts, March 5th, 1770

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I chose this picture because it shows the people of Boston throwing tea into the ocean starting a rebellion

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The Boston Tea Party, December 16th, 1773, Boston

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The Boston Tea Party, December 16th, 1773, Boston

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The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British taxation and the East India Company's monopoly on tea imports. It took place on December 16, 1773, when American colonists boarded British ships in Boston Harbor and dumped 342 chests of tea into the water.

What happened?

Colonists dressed as Mohawk Indians boarded the ships

They used axes to break open the chests

The tea was thrown overboard into the harbor

Why did it happen?

Colonists were upset about the tax on tea, which was levied without representation in Parliament

They were also upset about the East India Company's monopoly on tea imports

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I chose this picture because it is Paul Revere alerting the town about the British arrival  

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April 19th, 1775, The Battles of Lexington & Concord

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April 19th, 1775, The Battles of Lexington & Concord

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The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first major military engagements of the American Revolutionary War, What happened?

On the night of April 18, 1775, British troops marched from Boston to Concord to seize weapons.

Paul Revere and other riders warned the colonists of the British march.

The colonists mobilized their militias to intercept the British.

The fighting began with a confrontation on the Lexington town green.

The British retreated in panic under intense fire. The Battles of Lexington and Concord were significant to this era because they marked the first open conflict of the American Revolutionary War, effectively signaling the start of the colonists' fight for independence from Great Britain, sparking widespread rebellion across the colonies after the "shot heard 'round the world" incident.

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I chose this picture because it shows the British casualties vs American casualties 

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Battle Of Bunker Hill, Charlestown Massachusetts, June 17th, 1775

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Battle Of Bunker Hill, Charlestown Massachusetts, June 17th, 1775

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The Battle of Bunker Hill was a battle fought on June 17, 1775, between New England soldiers and the British army. It was the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War. The Battle of Bunker Hill was important because, although technically a British victory, it demonstrated to the American colonists that they could effectively fight against the powerful British army, boosting their morale and solidifying their resolve to continue the American Revolution despite being outmatched militarily; the high British casualties also showed the British that the war would not be easily won

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I chose this picture because the words "We the people" headlines the declaration of independents 

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July 4th, 1776, The Declaration of Independence 

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July 4th, 1776, The Declaration of Independence 

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the declaration of independence was adopted on July 4th, 1776, was a formal statement by the American colonist declaring their separation from Britain. it outlined grievances against King George III and justified the colonist decision to seek independence. this event was significant because it marked the revolutionary shift in political thinking. emphasizing the theories of self-government, natural rights, the rejection of monarchical rule. The Declaration inspired the colonist to see themselves as a unified nation with the right to create their own laws and future, shifting the mindset from loyal subjects of Britan to independent citizens of a new republic.

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I chose this picture because it shows that Washington would do anything to win, even sailing across the Delaware after christmas

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The Battle of Trenton was a surprise attack by the Continental Army on December 26, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War. The battle took place in Trenton, New Jersey, where the Continental Army defeated the Hessian troops garrisoned there. What happened?

On Christmas night, Washington and his army crossed the icy Delaware River.

The next morning, Washington led a surprise attack on the Hessian garrison.

The battle resulted in the capture of over 890 Hessian soldiers, the mortally wounding of Colonel Johann Rall, and the wounding of 83 others.

The victory restored the morale of the American Patriots.

The victory led to increased recruitment and support for the American cause. The Battle of Trenton was important because it significantly boosted the morale of the Continental Army during a low point in the American Revolution, providing a much-needed victory after a series of losses and allowing General Washington to retain his troops by revitalizing their confidence in the cause, which could have otherwise led to mass desertion;. This surprise attack on Hessian mercenaries stationed in Trenton, New Jersey, following Washington's daring crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Day, also captured valuable supplies and demonstrated Washington's leadership abilities

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I chose this picture because it represents the chaos of Saratoga

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The Battle of Saratoga was a series of battles that took place in upstate New York in 1777. What happened?

British General John Burgoyne led an invasion of New York from Canada.

The Americans, led by General Horatio Gates, fought the British in two stages.

The British were divided into three columns, but their coordination broke down.

The Americans built defenses on Bemis Heights and secured the Breymann Redoubt.

The British retreated north but were surrounded by the Americans at Saratoga.

On October 17, 1777, Burgoyne surrendered his entire army to Gates. The Battle of Saratoga was considered a turning point in the American Revolutionary War because it resulted in a decisive American victory, significantly boosting patriot morale, and most importantly, convinced France to formally ally with the American colonists, providing crucial military and financial support that ultimately helped secure American independence.

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I chose this picture because it's a map of Valley Forge

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Valley Forge was a historic site in Pennsylvania where General George Washington and the Continental Army spent the winter of 1777–1778 during the American Revolutionary War. What happened at Valley Forge?

The Continental Army trained and regrouped after the year's battles.

Washington and his generals built a unified military force.

The army faced harsh conditions, including cold weather, muddy roads, and shortages of food and clothing.

Disease, exhaustion, and starvation took the lives of many soldiers. Valley Forge was significant during the American Revolutionary War because it represented a critical winter encampment for the Continental Army under George Washington, where despite harsh conditions and immense hardship, the soldiers endured and emerged with improved training and discipline, ultimately strengthening their resolve to fight for American independence; this transformation was largely due to the leadership of Washington and the military reforms implemented by Baron von Steuben. Valley Forge was important to the making of America because it showed the strength of the American Army

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I chose this picture because it is the surrender of Lord Cornwall and his Army

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Battle of Yorktown, September 28th - October 19th, 1781

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Battle of Yorktown, September 28th - October 19th, 1781

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The Battle of Yorktown was a siege that took place in Yorktown, Virginia from September 28 to October 19, 1781. It was the final major battle of the American Revolutionary War. What happened?

General George Washington led American and French forces against General Charles Lord Cornwallis's British army

The American and French artillery grew stronger as the siege continued

Cornwallis surrendered to Washington on October 19, 1781

What was the outcome?

Cornwallis's surrender led to peace negotiations that ended the war in 1783

The United States gained its independence Why is it important?

The Battle of Yorktown is considered the unofficial end of the Revolutionary War

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I chose this picture because it represents the Thirteen Colonies 

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September 17, 1787, the adoption of the US constitution 

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September 17, 1787, the adoption of the US constitution 

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the Adoption of the US constitution established a federal government, separated powers between branches, and guaranteed rights to citizens. the constitution was significant because it essentially laid the foundation for the modern United States government as we know it today. this changed colonist thinking because they were no longer viewed themselves as any sort of monarch but a republic government

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The battles of Lexington & Concord were the most important event of its time. I say this because the battles were seen as the "Shot heard around the world" and the spark that lit the fire that was The Revolutionary War. Samule Adams militia ambushed an British patrol and killed most of them