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    Revolutionary War

  • The Proclamation of 1763

    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

    Boston Massacre

    The British Army killed 5 and injured 6 colonists after they threw snow balls at them.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    When the Sons of Liberty disguised themselves as indians and threw tea overboard the delivery ship.
  • Lexington and Concord

    Lexington and Concord

    The first military battle leading up to the Revolutionary War
  • Fort Ticonderoga

    Fort Ticonderoga

    The Fort was captured by a small group of Green Mountain Boys on May 10th.
  • Battle on Bunker Hill

    Battle on Bunker Hill

    A battle taking place during the Seige of Boston at the beginning of the War
  • Olive Branch Petition

    Olive Branch Petition

    A final attempt to avoid full blown war between England and the colonies.
  • Publishing of Common Sense

    Publishing of Common Sense

    A pamphlet by Thomas Paine that inspired people to declare war on Britain and fight back.
  • Dorchester Heights

    Dorchester Heights

    A fort built to protect the shores of boston and a major tourist attraction
  • Declaration of Independence

    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

    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

    Battle of Trenton

    A brief battle caused by the surprise attack lead by George Washington on the Hessian Troops.
  • Battle of Princeton

    Battle of Princeton

    Another brief battle lead by George Washington but instead on General Cornwallis's Army.
  • Battles of Saratoga

    Battles of Saratoga

    Two battles that took place in Saratoga, New York. But at least we won both of them.
  • Seige of Yorktown

    Seige of Yorktown

    A battle where the british finally surrender and the Americans win the War.
  • The Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty of Paris

    An important document signed by America's Representatives and Britian's Representatives.