American Revolution

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    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.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    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.
  • Passage of The Intolerable Acts

    Passage of The Intolerable Acts

    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.
  • Creation of the Continental Congress

    Creation of the Continental Congress

    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 Reveres Ride

    Paul Reveres Ride

    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.
  • Battle of Lexington and Concord

    Battle of Lexington and Concord

    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.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    A fight between Americans and Britains which resulted in Americans winning. This was important because Americans won and gained Independence from it.
  • Creation of The Declaration of Independence

    Creation of The Declaration of Independence

    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.
  • Battles of Saratoga

    Battles of Saratoga

    Americans defeated Britain and had further hope for Independence because of it. This was important because Americans won and gained Independence from it.
  • The Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris

    It ended the French and Indian War after 7 years. This was important because it stopped a long ongoing war.