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Proclamation of 1763
Decription: The British told the Colonists that they can't move west of the Appalachian Mountains. Significance: They fought a war over the land and yet they can't even go over there. -
Boston Massacre
Desription: Some Colonists were throwing snowballs and sticks and the British troops and the British troops shot them. Significance: It is sugnificant because that is kind of the breaking point between the two sides and started some battles. -
Boston Tea Party
Desription: The patriots dumped Tea into the Boston Harbor. Significance: It was an open act of rebellion by the patriots. -
Lexington and Concord
Description: This was the first meeting between the colonies and Great Britian. The first shots were fired as the sun was rising and the militia was outnumbered so they had to fall back. Significance: It was the first engagement of the Revolutionary War. -
Fort Ticonderoga
Description: A small group of soldiers raided the fort and stole cannons which they used in Boston. Significance: They stole all those cannons to use against the British. -
Bunker Hill
Description: It mainly took place on Breed's Hill but it was named BUnker Hill because it was the objective of both sides. The colonial troops knew that Great Britian was going to attack so they camped there and fought back. Significance: It was the first major battle of the Rev. War. -
Olive Branch Petition
Desciption: It was a petition that people signed so there wouldn't be a war. Significance: It was the final attempt to avaiod a full blown war. -
Publishing of Common Sense
Desription: Thomas Paine wrote the Common Sense pamphlet to inspire people to fight for independence. Significance: It was the first sign of rebellion against the British. -
Dorchester Heights
Description: Troops from the Continental Army had control over Dorchester Heights and the British Army had to withdraw from Boston because they were threatened by cannons. Significance: It was what got Great Britian out of the Boston area. -
Declaration of Independence
Desription: Major people signed the Declaration of Independence to state they were free states and were no longer part of Great Britain. Significance: It is when the United States of America became free! -
Trenton
Description: George Washington lead the main army across the Delaware River and captured most of the British force that was in Trenton. Significance: It boosted the armies morale and inspired them to keep going. -
Princeton
Princeton was the battle were George Washington defeated the British in Princeton, New Jersey. -
Saratoga
It decided the fate of the British army and regarded as a turning point in the war. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge is where George Washington and his men stayed before the Battle of Edge Hill. It was a very horrible camp where disease killed most of the people. -
Yorktown
Victory by a combined force of American Continental Army troops and French Army troops over a British Army. -
Treaty of Paris
Ended the Revolutionary War and the Americans won!
