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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a tragic event where British soldiers shot and killed several people. The soldiers were being harassed by a mob of colonist. Colonist use this event to make the British a common enemy. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts where they threw large amounts of British tea into the ocean. This made the British very mad because it was a waste of money. The event was to protest the British's taxation without representation. -
Lexington and Concord
It was the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. The battles were fought in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy, and Cambridge. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought during the Siege of Boston in the first stage of the American Revolutionary War. The battle is named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts, which was peripherally involved in the battle. -
Declaration of Independence
The United States Declaration was what declared independence from Great Britain. It was adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
British Capture New York
Great Britain wanted to get the colonies back so they started with New York first. Washington retreated to new Jersey after he was driven out. -
Battle of Trenton
It was a small but pivotal American Revolutionary War. It took place in Trenton, New Jersey. Ended as an American victory. -
Battle of Saratoga
The high point for the Americans where they won against the British even though it was against the odds. This was a major moral boost because it gave the colonist hope. -
Valley Forge
The British had captured it. That is why people fled it in Philadelphia, by General George Washington's command. -
Battle of Monmouth
The Battle of Monmouth was fought during the American Revolutionary War. It was a battle with the Continental Army, commanded by General George Washington, against the British Army in North America. It battled near Monmouth Court House. -
British capture of Savannah
The first battle of Savannah, Battle of Brew ton Hill are different names for it. There were New York loyalist fighting American armies that tried their best to keep Savannah. -
British Capture of Charleston
The British changed their strategy and decided to go after the southern states because they had more influence there. This resulted in the British victory and capture of Charleston. -
Battle of Yorktown
Final battle ending with a victory for the Americans. They had Germans fighting as well. The Americans were led by General George Washington.