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The British put a stamp on items in the colony's making that item cost more. The colonists were very angry because they didn't have a say in this at all. Making more tension between The British and The Colonists. -
The Boston Massacre was problem the most reason why we went to war. People didn't know who fired but after that one shot many people got injured or died. It happened at the Boston Port, Some people were yelling and harassing some British Soldiers. Suddenly someone fired a shot and then The British starting firing too. No one knew if the red coats friend or did the colonists did. -
The Tea Act was when The British taxed the tea in the colonies. Making it very expensive. -
Since the Tea Act, The Colonists or Patriots decided to get back at The British by throwing tea off ships. By doing this The British are even more mad at the Colonists. -
Because of the actions of the Colonies. The British made new four rules. These rules mad the Colonies even more mad and wanted liberty. One of these rules were called "The Boston Port Act" in this act, The British cut off the Boston Port making trade end. Another rule was "The Massachusetts Government Act." This made it that the Massachusetts were controlled by the British. The third law was "Impartial Admin of Justice Act." This made it that the British choose where your trial was. And etc..... -
Lexington and Concord happen at a field. It was almost like a battle but both sides didn't want to fire. But someone did fire which was named "The shot heard around the world." After the shot. it was clear The British and The Colonies were at war. -
The capture of Fort Ticonderoga was the first offensive victory for American forces in the Revolutionary War. It secured the strategic passageway north to Canada and netted the patriots an important cache of artillery.
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The British won but The Colonists felt like they can win the war.
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A letter showing why we needed to go to war and how badly The British were treating us. This letter made people go into battle and become patriots. This helped the Colonies get more soldiers and Melissa. -
The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress
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After crossing the Delaware River in a treacherous storm, General George Washington’s army defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton.
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The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The American defeat of the superior British army lifted patriot morale, furthered the hope for independence, and helped to secure the foreign support needed to win the war.
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In December, 1777, General George Washington moved the Continental Army to their winter quarters at Valley Forge.
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Charleston was a decisive success for the British during the War of the American Revolution as they shifted their strategy to focus on the southern
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The Battle of Yorktown proved to be the decisive engagement of the American Revolution.