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The end of French and Indian War Causing Great Debt
After the British and the colonists won against the French in the French and Indian war, England was in great money debt. The taxes they already had for the people weren't enough to pay it off, so they decided to tax the colonists heavily. Most of the colonists were very upset about it. This would be the start of a revolution that would hold freedom from England for the Colonists. -
Boston Massacre
As the taxes got worse in the 13 colonies, the colonists grew angrier at the British. The Boston Massacre started as a dirty fight between the American colonists and a lone British soldier, but turned into a bloody slaughter. Once British troops arrived, 5 colonists died due to the massacre that broke out including Crispus Attucks who was a mixed African and Native American. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest against the Tea Act, where American Colonists dumped 342 big barrels of tea into the Boston Harbor. The colonists dressed up as Indians to try and disguise themselves of the treason. The reason they protested was because of the the "taxation without representation", which showed the British government didn't have any colonist to say in the taxes they were putting on them. This made the English put more taxes on the colonists which would lead into war. -
First Continental Congress- 9-10 1774
The First Continental Congress was held in Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia to discuss America's future under the spiking British hostility. The meeting was composed of George Washington, Patrick Henry, John Jay, John Adams, Samuel Adams, and John Dickinson. Even though not all colonies wanted to fight, they encouraged all to train Militias just in case of surprise attack from the British. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord blasted off the American Revolution. The tightness between the colonies and the British have been bubbling for a many years now, particularly in Massachusetts. One night before battle, Paul revere and some others sounded the alarm that the red coats were coming, and they sure were. A shot was fired and the two sides started fighting. One was for freedom while the other for the King. After many shots fired, the British retreated under the intensity of the fire. -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental congress was held In Philadelphia to appoint 12 of the thirteen colonies, for Georgia was scared to turn from England as they were the most loyal and trusted of the 13. They appointed them to help get strategies, raise forces, and write petitions. There was no turning back after the shot sounded at the battle of Lexington and concord. The time of the Second Continental Congress was a turning point from a small battle to a rebellion for freedom. They were in it for the win. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was located at Boston, Massachusetts. The British may have one this battle, but they had to retreat twice beforehand. This battle gave a confidence boost to the American colonists even after of the loss. The militiamen were at the top of the hill so they had the advantage. A famous quote actually spoken by the American General Israel Putnam instead of Colonel Prescott was "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" This taught most when to shoot in a war. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a document telling the British they will no longer be part of their country. This was when they would fight a war for their independence and would declare themselves as their own country. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock and 52 other important people signed the Declaration and sent it to England. As you may know, this made the king angry and any second chances of turning back to England were gone. -
Battle of Saratoga, New York
After a win from the Patriots at Trenton, New Jersey, 2/3 of the German morale were captured. Then, on September 19, 1777, The Battle of Saratoga, New York, began. There were 2 crucial battles fought separated by 18 days. By the end, this was a critical win for the American Patriots and George Washington declared a Thanksgiving day December 18, 1777 to celebrate the victory. It's also an important turning point in the war since this was when the foreign country, France, stood with the Patriots. -
The Battle of Yorktown
Before the Battle of Yorktown, The winter of 1777-78 was really harsh at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. 1,700-2,000 people died of starvation disease, and the cold. They lost their courage until the Battle of Yorktown. As the French and Patriot forces blockaded the last major British army under Lord Cornwallis, The British surrendered the battle and the war was won by the Patriots. George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Lafayette, and lots more people sung the song of freedom after the news spread. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris of 1783 officially ended the American Revolution. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and John Jay negotiated the peace treaty with officials of King George III In the Treaty of Paris. The British Crown accepted American independence and gave most of its land East of the Mississippi River to the United States, doubling the size of the newfound nation and painting the way for Westward expansion. Also, the French were happy to have it in Paris, because they could get back at Britain. -
The Most Important Event of the War
The most important event in opinion is the Declaration of Independence. This was the most important event because it shows the 13 colonies have decided to go to war for freedom and independence form England. After the declaration was signed, they knew there was no turning back. Instead of fighting for no taxes, they are fighting a war for freedom, liberty, and independence. It is also the most important because it made King George ||| give them no mercy, and made him fight to keep his land.