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A fight between a patriot mob and british soldiers. This lead to many colonists being killed. This was important because it was the beginning of Americans fighting for Independence. -
A protest where 60 American colonists threw 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor to protest against taxes. This was important because this was one of the first moves Americans made to stop Britain from controlling them. -
Four laws passed by the British Parliament to punish American colonists for the Boston Tea Party. This was important because this was the reason for the Continental Congress started. -
All of the colonies except for Georgia met in Philadelphia. They made the Continental Congress. This was important because all Americans formed together to stop Britain's from controlling them. -
Paul Revere rode to Lexington to warn that British soldiers were coming to seize the colonial armory. This was important because it helped Americans be prepared for a fight against British soldiers. -
A fight between Americans and Britains where Britains were outnumbered and were forced to retreat. This was important because Americans won and gained Independence from it. -
A fight between Americans and Britains which resulted in Americans winning. This was important because Americans won and gained Independence from it. -
Congress recommended the colonies to form their own government so Thomas Jefferson and others signed The Declaration of Independence. This was important because they officially had Independence. -
Americans defeated Britain and had further hope for Independence because of it. This was important because Americans won and gained Independence from it. -
It ended the French and Indian War after 7 years. This was important because it stopped a long ongoing war.