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Revolutionary War
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The Proclamation of 1763
This was issued by King George III because he wanted to organize Great Britain's new North American Empire -
Boston Massacre
The British Army killed 5 and injured 6 colonists after they threw snow balls at them. -
Boston Tea Party
When the Sons of Liberty disguised themselves as indians and threw tea overboard the delivery ship. -
Lexington and Concord
The first military battle leading up to the Revolutionary War -
Fort Ticonderoga
The Fort was captured by a small group of Green Mountain Boys on May 10th. -
Battle on Bunker Hill
A battle taking place during the Seige of Boston at the beginning of the War -
Olive Branch Petition
A final attempt to avoid full blown war between England and the colonies. -
Publishing of Common Sense
A pamphlet by Thomas Paine that inspired people to declare war on Britain and fight back. -
Dorchester Heights
A fort built to protect the shores of boston and a major tourist attraction -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was an important document created by the colonists saying that they were breaking away from England. -
Valley Forge
A military camp that housed General Washington's Army but wasn't a good enough place to live for several soliders died of disease, starvation, and Hypothermia. -
Battle of Trenton
A brief battle caused by the surprise attack lead by George Washington on the Hessian Troops. -
Battle of Princeton
Another brief battle lead by George Washington but instead on General Cornwallis's Army. -
Battles of Saratoga
Two battles that took place in Saratoga, New York. But at least we won both of them. -
Seige of Yorktown
A battle where the british finally surrender and the Americans win the War. -
The Treaty of Paris
An important document signed by America's Representatives and Britian's Representatives.
