Question

the rebelling colonies fought for their independence over eight years. ultimately, they were able to form the united states. using the library and online resources, identify the major events that occurred during the american revolutionary war using the timeline below. in each box connected to a year on the timeline, write the name of the corresponding event or events. 1754 1773 1774 1775 1776 1781 1783 1789 2 choose a major event from the timeline and answer the following questions. why would this event be considered noteworthy? what effect did this event have on the american revolutionary war? why would it have had this effect?

Explanation:

1. For the first part, you need to research and fill in the major events of the American Revolutionary War for each year on the timeline. For example, in 1773, the Boston Tea Party occurred where American colonists, frustrated and angry at Britain for imposing “taxation without representation,” dumped 342 chests of British - East India Company tea into Boston Harbor. In 1775, the battles of Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of armed conflict. In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted, formally declaring the colonies' separation from Britain. In 1781, the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown was a major turning - point leading to the end of major fighting. In 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, officially ending the war and recognizing the United States as an independent nation.
2. For the second part, if we choose the Declaration of Independence (1776) as the major event:

• It is noteworthy because it was a bold statement of the colonists' right to self - determination, laying out the principles of liberty, equality, and the pursuit of happiness. It united the colonies in their cause against British rule and inspired other revolutionary movements around the world.
• Its effect on the American Revolutionary War was significant as it solidified the colonists' resolve to fight for independence. It also made it clear to Britain and other nations that the colonies were no longer just rebelling against specific policies but were seeking full - fledged independence. This led to other countries, like France, being more willing to support the American cause, which in turn strengthened the American military position.

Answer:

1.

• 1773: Boston Tea Party
• 1775: Battles of Lexington and Concord
• 1776: Declaration of Independence
• 1781: Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
• 1783: Treaty of Paris

2.

• Chosen event: Declaration of Independence (1776)
• Why noteworthy: Bold statement of self - determination, laid out principles, united colonies, inspired other revolutions.
• Effect on the war: Solidified colonists' resolve, made their goal clear to others, led to foreign support.