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The Charleston Tea Party
The Charleston Tea Party was yet another retaliation where seven chests of tea where dumped into the Charleston Harbor to boycott taxed British goods from the tea act. this event lead to the passing of the intolerable acts, and the beginning of the start of the revolutionary war. -
Shots fired at Lexington Concord
Lexington and Concord were two different battles but both lead to the start of the revolutionary war. The British sent 700 solders to capture colonial weapons and ended up fighting a militia of colonists that defeated the British solders. These battles boosted their confidence for the war to come. -
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The declaration of Independence officially declared the independence of America from Britain. This was very important so that the colonies can make their own alliances and win the war. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
General George Washington and the Continental army are in Valley Forge during the coldest winter in history. The army suffered many deaths in the winter at Valley Forge. -
The Battle of Camden
The battle of Camden was yet another fight over the south between the Colonies and the British. It was a major victory for the British even thought the colonies should have won the battle. -
The Battle of Kings Mountain
The battle of Kings Mountain was the First major battle in the south of the Revolutionary war. -
The Battle of Cowpens
The battle of was a important battle for control of the south. This battle for the south was fought in South Carolina north of Cowpens. The patriots ended up winning the battle Taking over South Carolina. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
This battle was the last major battle in South Carolina and was important for the control of the south. -
The Battle of Yorktown
George Washington and 17,000 men forced British to surrender Yorktown in 2 days. -
The signing of The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris of 1783 between the U.S. and Great Britain ended the revolutionary war. This treaty also recognized Americas independence. The continental congress appointed 5 people to negotiate the term of the treaty.
