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The Charleston Tea Party
It is basically known as the "first tea party." It happened 13 days before the famous Boston Tea Party. Seven chests of tea were thrown overboard and it was in the day. -
Shots fired at Lexington and Concord, MA.
Lexington and Concord was where the "shot 'round the world" was heard. This shot is what started the American Revolution. -
The Declaration of Independence was signed.
The signing of the Declaration of Independence was August 2, 1776. It occurred in the Pennsylvania State House. It was declared on July 2, 1776. It was adopted in July 4, 1776. And it was officially signed on August 2, 1776. -
The terrible winter at Valley Forge, PA.
The winter at Valley Forge was a very hard obstacle the Americans. Many of them died of starvation and cold. However, Baron Von Steuben helped the soldiers to train and because a fighting machine. -
The Battle of Camden
This battle affected the Patriots in a negative way. The win was suppose to go to the Patriots, however, the British won this battle. This caused the French to not send troops and supplies to the Americans like they promised because they weren't sure if they should send them. Especially, after this defeat. -
The Battle of King’s Mountain
This battle was the first major victory for the Patriots (in the south). This is considered the turning point of the war. The patriots destroyed Lord Cornwallis' left wing in the army completely. -
The Battle of Cowpens
Gladly, the Patriots won this battle. This battle forced the British to get out of South Carolina. The Patriots used the same strategic plan in the other battle known as, Guilford Courthouse. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
This is the last major battle in South Carolina. This battle was fought near Charleston, South Carolina. In this battle, the British had a tactical victory. However, the Patriots or Americans had a strategic advantage. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the last battle of the American Revolution. Gladly, the Patriots won. Lord Cornwallis surrendered the George Washington. The Americans had finally gained their freedom. -
The Treaty of Paris was signed.
The Treaty of Paris of 1783, ended the Revolutionary War and it was then recognized that the Americans were finally independent. It was officially signed in Paris, France.
