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Boston Tea Party
This event, though nothing like a party, involved the Americans sneaking aboard the British ships and tossing the tea over board because of the high taxes on the tea, and being forced to pay for it. -
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American Revolution
The Americans and the British fighting over whether or not the colonies will remain colonies of Britain, or their own free country. -
Give me liberty or give me death
Patrick Henry on this day gave a speech that motivated the Americans greatly. One of the famous lines in his speech is, "Give me liberty or Give me death". -
The New Commander in Chief
George Washington is Named the Commander in Chief for the American Colonies. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Americans began threatening the British. The British went up the hill the Maerican were on and began the fight. A large number of the British were hurt or killed, but that wasn't the end. They sent a second wave which ended the same. The third wave they sent was victorious over the Americans, but at a great cost to the British. Over 1,000 of their men were either killed or injured. -
American and French Alliance
The French and the Americans sign an alliance to work together to take the the British. -
The Battle of Long Island
Thought the Americans lost this fight to the British, the Army was able to escape into the night before the British had any idea of their escape. -
The Battle of Brandywine Pennsylvania
This battle was one of the largest battles of the American Revolution resulting in a defeat for for the Americans as the British pushed them out. -
Battle of the clouds
A battle that was going to take place on that day to protect the city of Philadelphia and Reading, was "called off" due to a sudden down-pour of rain. -
Battle of Germantown
This battle started out well for the Americans who were going to attack the British. one of the troops lost their bearings as a dense fog and smoke filled the air. the other troops could not recover from it and the British, with their strong defense caused the Americans to turn the other way and run. Thought they lost and had the British chasing them they had high spirits because they thought they lost only because of the weather, not lack of skill. -
"Mad" Anthony Wayne
"Mad" Anthony Wayne captures Stony Point, NY. -
Battle of King's Mountain
This battle lasts an astonishing 65 minutes as the Americans defeat the British at King's mountain. -
Articles of Confederation
On this day the Articles of Confederation were adopted. -
Washington Resigns as Commander in Chief
On this day General Geroge Washington Resigns as the Commander and Chief of the American Army. -
The U.S. Constitution
On this day the The U.S. Constitution is signed and put into action shortly later. -
The U.S. Constitution is official!
On this day The U.S. Constitution was officially put into effect after New Hapshire ratifies it.
