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Old Time War

By mrs.lovett97
  • The Boston Massacer

    The Boston Massacer

    Colonists attacked the costomhouse where British Taxws were collected.
  • The Boston Tea Party

    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

    Battle of Lexington and Concord

    This battle officially started the military fighting of the American Revolution.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    The British won the Battle. "Don't fire until you see the whites of thier eyes!"
  • Declaration of Independence

    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

    Crossing the Deleware River

    This event changed the course of the war and helped move the British out of the North.
  • Surrendar At Yorktown

    Surrendar At Yorktown

    When the British surrendared the Americans watched on while someone played "Yankee Doodle"
  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris

    This officially ended the 8 year war, almost 2 years after the surrender at yorktown.