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Britain and France both wanted to see thier names on more of the map. To Britain and France it seem like a good reason to fight a war.Britain took over most of France's land in North America.
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The stamp act was the first tax the Americans had from Britian. They taxed paper, playng cards, newspapers, and other paper goods.
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The British warships arrive in Boston.
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Americans threw ALL the tea over board from 3 different ships.
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Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys attack Fort Ti. Ethan Allen wins!
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George Washington becomes commander and cheif of the Continental Army.
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Americans build forts on Bunker and Breed's Hill. The British soldiers attack. The British are pushed back three times, but they win.
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The Declaration of Independance is approved. King George ignored the Declaration and continued to fight against the Americans.
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The Continental Army needed a spy. Nathan Hale volluntered. He was a foolish spy. Hale was caught and hung for treason.
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About twelve hundred German soldiers gaurded Trenton, New Jersey.