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Taxed items such as newspapers and pamphlets
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British soldiers open fire on the crowd that killed 5 protesters
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A handful of colonist hurled a cargo of recently arrived British tea into the harbor to protest the tax on tea
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Representatives from the 12 colonies discussed how to respond of Britain’s harsh moves against Massachusetts
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The opening shots of the American Revolution
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Set up a continental army with George Washington in command
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American victory over the British that persuaded France, the Netherlands, and Spain to align against Britain
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Brutal winter battle
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Surrender of the British army
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Treaty that ended the war
