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Boston Massacre
As a result of the deaths of 11 colonists by British soldiers, Americans developed a hatred for the redcoats. It was a fight where they were throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks and other objects. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a result of the British imposing a tax on tea to demonstrate their control over the colonists. Boston colonists disguised themselves as Indians and threw several hundred chests of tea into the water because they did not appreciate feeling overwhelmed by Britain. -
Lexington and Concord
To stop the militia from loading guns, Thomas Gage dispatched troops to Concord. On April 19, 1775, the first shots were fired in Lexington, beginning the war. The American Revolutionary War began with the battles of Lexington and Concord. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill near Charleston, Massachusetts was the site of this fight. During the American Revolution, this fight had the greatest losses. The British triumphed, but 2,200 red coats were lost. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a document that declares the United States of America to be independent from Great Britain. Natural rights and the formation of a new country from the 13 colonies were among the topics covered in the text. -
British capture New York
New York was conquered by the British, who also took control of the Hudson River. -
Battle of Trenton
The Americans surprise the British forces by crossing the Delaware River at the Battle of Trenton. They struck on Christmas Eve. -
Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga ended in a crucial victory for the Patriots during the American Revolution and is often regarded as the war's turning point. The Battle of Waterloo prompted France to join the war against Britain, re-energizing Washington's Continental Army and giving desperately needed supplies and support. -
Valley Forge
General George Washington and his men landed in Pennsylvania's Valley Forge. The men were hungry and exhausted following a series of defeats that culminated in the British conquest of Philadelphia earlier in the fall. Following the setbacks, several members of the Continental Congress wished to have Washington replaced because they believed he was inept. From December 1777 until June 1778, Washington and his soldiers would stay in the camp for almost six months. -
Battle of Monmouth
Although the outcome was indecisive, it was one of the most loneliest battles of the Revolutionary War. The British were also able to flee to New York as a result of this conflict. -
British capture of Savannah
The British desired to establish colonies in the south, and they were successful. The only colony retaken by the British was Georgia. Georgia was controlled by the British until 1782. -
British Capture of Charles Town
During the American Revolutionary War, the British switched their strategy to focus on the southern theater, and this fight was a significant victory for them. The capture of the city and its harbor provided them with a crucial base from which to execute operations in their attempt to gather American Loyalist support and retake the southern states. -
Battle of Yorktown
The last major battle of the American Revolution was the Battle of Yorktown. It brought the American Revolutionary War to a close. The British surrendered as a result of this fight, ensuring the independence of the colonies.