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Boston Tea Party
A group of Boston colonists threw the tea into the Boston Habor that had come from the East Indian Company. This was resistance against the taxes on tea and against Great Britian it self. -
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The American Revolution
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The Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts also known as the Coercive Acts were the laws passed by the British Parliment in 1774. The Act brought about the resistance of the 13 colonies. It was a big step on the path to the Revolution. -
First Continental Congress
It was a convention of 12 members of the American colonies at Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. It was in response to the Intolerable Acts. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
It was the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. It was started because of the conflicts between Britain and the 13 colonies..,.;; -
Second Continental Congress
It was a convention that suceeded the first continental congress. And it took place in Philadelphia Pennsyvania. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle was around Breed's hill and sometimes is referred to as the battle of Breed's Hill. -
Washington Takes Command
General George Washington was voted commander-in-chief of the continental army on June 15th,1775. Though he did not assume his duties until July 3rd 1775. -
Common Sence is Published
Common Sence was a pamphlet written in 1776 by Thomas Paine. It was first published annoymously and it was a huge sucess. It was a major influence on the American Revolution. -
Benjamin Franklin asks france for help
Benjamin Franklin won the hearts of the french people and the heads of the french courts. The reason for his visit to france was to ask for money and military help, he believed that both of these things would help America achieve its independence. -
Declaration of Independenc is Ratified
The Declaration of Independence was signed july 4th 1776. It was signed by five men, and two of thyem were Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. -
Battle of Long Island
It was also known as the Battle of Brooklyn and it was the major battle in the American Revolutionary war. It took place only a month after the Declaration of Independence had been signed. -
Washington captures Hessians in Trenton, New Jersey
Washington lead the main porsion of the Continental Army against the "Hessians' which were German soldiers that had been hired by the British Empire. The battle inspired more re-enlistments. -
British take over Philadelphia
General William Howe along with his men, sucessfully took control of the city of Philadelphia. Which was a moch desired place at the time. -
Americans lose Fort Ticoderoga
The siege occured between July 2nd and 6th. -
Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine was fought between the British hessians and the American soldiers that were led by General George Washington. Washington and his men were defeated by the British Hessians who forced them to retreat to Philadelphia. -
Americans win at Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga in the fall of 1777 decided the fate of the British army, and was a important turning point in the Revolutionary war. -
Articles of Confederation are Adopted
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Articles of Confederation adopted
It was agreed upon by the founding 13 colonies. It legally declared the USA as a confederate union. -
Winter at Valley Forge
Whashington and his men had a rough winter at their new camp at Valley Forge Pensylvania. They were in need of:food, supplies, and clothes. Because of the conditions they lost many men. -
France signes treaty of alliance with USA
Was also called the Treaty of Alliance, in this document France promissed to give military support to the united states if the British attacked. -
John Paul Jones Captures Serapis
Serapis-the boat was captured at the battle of Flamborough Head,by Captain John Paul Jones. The battle took place off the coast of Yorkshire. -
Charleston falls to British
The battle of Charleston took place at the end of the Revolutionary war. General Benjamin Licoln surrendered to the British after six weeks of battling. -
Elizabeth Freeman sues Massachusetts for her Freedom
Elizabeth Freeman was one of the first black slaves to file a "freedom suit." She was lucky enough to actually win her case, with a ruling that slavery was illegal. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was led by George Washington along with some French forces. It was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary war. -
The Treaty of Paris
It was a document that officially ended the American Revolution. It was signed by America and Great Britain.
