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American Revolution Timeline
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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was one of the first shots fired in the 13 colonies. This is important because it started the rivalry between the British and the Americans https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=0ahUKEwiasori1L_RAhUM6SYKHSD6DhUQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.history.com%2Ftopics%2Famerican-revolution%2Fboston-massacre&psig=AFQjCNFQfHecZecwARWnC2y1AEoaGHsRnw&ust=1484415155032710 -
Declaration Of Independence
It was a document showing that American wanted and declared freedom. This was important because it intimidated British by showing that they are serious about independence. -
Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine was fought by Washington on the Americans and Howe on the British. This was important because it left Philadelphia open for the British a take over. -
The Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga was a war where Americans were led by Benedict Arnold and Heratio Gates and British led by John Burgoyne.
This is important because it was the turning point in the war. It showed that Americans can win wars and it showed other foreign allies that he could join. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/71/Surrender_of_General_Burgoyne.jpg/350px-Surrender_of_General_Burgoyne.jpg -
Battle of Camden
Battle of Camden was a battle where Herratio Gates leading a army to fight the British. He made many crucial mistake which caused him to lose and he lost his rank. This was important because it showed how tactics can me anything in a battle. It also continued the ongoing losses of the British in the south. -
Battle of Yorktown
It was a battle in yorktown against the continental army and French army against the British. This was important because it was the last major battle of the American Revolution and caused the British to surrender ending the war.
