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Boston Massacre
A confrontation of British soldiers and colonist, where the soldiers shot and killed several people. -
Boston Tea Party
Political protest by the Sons Of Liberty with reasoning of "Taxation without Representation." -
Lexington and Concord
The first engagements of the military in the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The first time the colonist proved they could hold their own against the British. -
Declaration of Independence
The document where the Americans declared independence from Britain essentially causing the Revolution. -
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
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
The Americans ended up retreating to go help defend New York. -
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.