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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was an event before the revolution started. on the night of march 5 1777 multiple british soldiers shot and killed multiple colonists whilst being harrassed by angry colonists. it was a likely additive reason to why the war was started. -
Continental army stays at valley forge
after multiple defeats, the army was put through a trial in the form of the harsh winter of 1777-1778. this would test their cooperation and loyalty to the cause. hundreds of soldiers died of disease. they kept busy to avoid thinking about the desolate conditions. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/continental-army-enters-winter-camp-at-valley-forge