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Treaty of Paris ends French and Indian War
The Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian war. Britain and France are still greatly bitter against one another. -
Sugar Act
Britain passes a tax on all sugar related items. The colonists are greatly angered. -
Stamp Act
Britain enacts a tax on all paper goods. This angers the colonists. -
Townshend Acts
Britain places taxes on paper, paint, lead, glass, and tea that are imported. This greatly costs the colonists. -
Boston Massacre
After persistent harrassment, British soldiers accidentally fire on colonists. This is used as propaganda for the patriot cause. -
Tea Act
Britain taxes tea, and gives the East India Co. a monopoly on tea. This attempt to raise money angers the colonists. -
Boston Tea Party
Colonists dump British tea into Boston harbor in the middle of the night. This greatly angers the British. -
Intolerable Acts
The Acts close Boston harbor, underpowered the MA government, moved the trials of British soldiers to England, etc. This greatly angers the colonists. -
Declaration of Rights
The Declaration of Rights is signed. It's a direct response to the Intolerable Acts. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was actually fought on Breed's Hill. It was a costly victory for the British, with 226 dead and 828 wounded. General Warren also died at this battle. -
Battle of New York
The British take control of New York. Britiain goes on to use New York as a kind of base for the rest of the war. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration is signed. It includes a list of grievances against Britain. -
Battle of Trenton
Washington's tactically successful move captures 896 Hessian soldiers. They aren't prepared because of the usual lack of winter fighting. -
Battle of Brandywine Creek
The British decisively won this battle. The battle also left Philadelphia basically undefended. -
The British capture Philadelphia
Congress is forced to abandon the city. For the next few days the two armies hold small skirmishes to the west of the city. -
Battle of Saratoga
Americans decisively win the battle. Britain is forced to surrender on October 17. -
Siege of Charleston
The British capture Charleston. 5266 Americans are captured. -
Siege of Yorktown
Americans decisively take Yorktown, capturing around 7,500 men. Cornwallis is forced to surrender. -
Treaty of Paris ends Revolutionary War.
The Treaty of Paris ends the Revolutionary War. The colonists are free of British control, but they have yet to be recognized as a country.
