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The Boston Massacer
Colonists attacked the costomhouse where British Taxws were collected. -
The Boston Tea Party
King George III raised prices on tea so the colonists stopped tea delivery by throwing the tea into the ocean. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
This battle officially started the military fighting of the American Revolution. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British won the Battle. "Don't fire until you see the whites of thier eyes!" -
Declaration of Independence
John Hancock, Benjiman Franklin, asnd others write and sign the Declaration of Independence. This said that they were claiming Independence from British rule. -
Crossing the Deleware River
This event changed the course of the war and helped move the British out of the North. -
Surrendar At Yorktown
When the British surrendared the Americans watched on while someone played "Yankee Doodle" -
Treaty of Paris
This officially ended the 8 year war, almost 2 years after the surrender at yorktown.
