american revolution

  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre

    A confrontation of British soldiers and colonist, where the soldiers shot and killed several people.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    Political protest by the Sons Of Liberty with reasoning of "Taxation without Representation."
  • Lexington and Concord

    Lexington and Concord

    The first engagements of the military in the Revolutionary War.
  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    The first time the colonist proved they could hold their own against the British.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    The document where the Americans declared independence from Britain essentially causing the Revolution.
  • British capture New York

    British capture New York

    Many British soldiers, ships, and frigrates stormed New York and defeated Washingtons soldiers leading the them capturing New York.
  • Battle of Trenton

    Battle of Trenton

    This was the first battle that the Washington troops actually defeated a real British army.
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    Saratoga

    A turning point the the Revolution where the Patriots pursuaded the French, Dutch, and Spanish to help them fight.
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    Valley Forge

    This was the eighth winter encampments, and also where the Americans truly started fighting together.
  • Battle of Monmouth

    Battle of Monmouth

    The Americans ended up retreating to go help defend New York.
  • British capture of Savannah

    British capture of Savannah

    The British launched a surprise attack against Savannah which ended with the British taking over.
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    British Capture of Charles Town

    This was a major fight and victory for the British as they captured Charles Town.
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    Battle of Yorktown

    This was the last major battle of the Revolution in which the Patriots took a defensive victory.