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The Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre started when nine British soldiers fired into a crowed of civilians. It was important because it seemed to cause the Americans to think that the British may have been wrong. Image Citation -
The Declaration of Independence Is Adopted
The Declaration of Independence was not actually signed on July 4th. That was only the date in which it was adopted. This event was important because it was the first time America actually declared its independence from Britain. Image Citation -
The Capture of Savannah
The Capture of Savannah happened when the British headed south and ended up in Savannah, Georgia. This was an important event because it showed that the strategy of the British was working. Image Citation -
Siege of Fort Vincennes
This was the battle fought between George Rogers Clark and Governor Henry Hamilton. Image Citation -
Charleston is Surrendered
The Siege of Charleston was about 1.4 months long, but the battle officially ended on May 12, when Charleston was surrendered to the British. This event was important because it showed that Britain's strategy was working, and the American's chance of winning had started to go down. Image Citation -
Yorktown is Surrendered
The Siege of Yorktown was over a month long, but it finally ended on October 19, when the British surrendered and the war was, essentially, over. This event was important because it was the last true battle of the War. Image Citation
