Landon's Amerian Revolution

By lbance3

  • stamp act

    The British taxed the Colonists stamps and this is the first event that led to the revolution.The Colonists left Britian to get away from British government, they didn't want to be taxed without representation

  • boston massacre

    This was a shooting by British soldiers. They really only killed 5 people but it was enough to make the colonists angry.

  • tea tax

    The British taxed the Colonists tea. The Colonists reacted by throwing all of the tea into the Boston Harbor.

  • lexington and concord

    This was the first battle of the American Revolution. This all started by a gun shot who no one knows who shot it first

  • decleration of independence

    This was a document that was signed by our founding fathers. This document declared Americas independence.

  • Bunker Hill

    The British attacked the America. During this battle America killed over 200 and wounded over 800. The British killed over 100 and wounded over 300 Americans. Although the British did come out with a victory.

  • common sense

    Common Sense by Thomas Paine challenged the authority of the British government and royal monarchy. It was the first work to openly ask for independence from Great Britian.

  • battle of trenton

    General George Washington and his men sneak attacked a group of British soldiers.22 were killed, 92 wounded 918 captured, and 400 British escaped.

  • battle of saratoga

    This battle was won by the Americans. This victory by the Americans help convince the French into helping them in the war. The French helping The Americans was one of the reasons America won the war.

  • Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge

    The British invaded Philidelphia so Washington chose to camp at Valley Forge 20 miles from Philidelphia. It was a good defense spot on a high ground. It. was close enough for Washington maintain pressure on the British.

  • war in the south

    This battle was toward the end of the end of the war. It was the worst defeat for the American army. The most deaths for the army.

  • Battle Of Yorktown

    17000 French and Continental troops trapped the 9000 British troops in their base in Yorktown. This was the biggest battle of the war. It was the greatest victory for the American Army of the war.