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Happened in Boston. Protesting the Tea Act the Sons of Liberty dumped EIC Tea into the harbor. Demonstrates America’s unwillingness to work with Britain. Leads to further rebellion.
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British soldiers attempt to burn colonial arms. Ambushed and killed by colonists. Demonstrate that the colonists will not be easily defeated.
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In an attempt to capture Boston, British troops stormed and captured Bunker Hill. The British had 1,100 casualties proving the Revolutionary War would be an equal fight.
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Second Continental Congress declares that the colonies are no longer ruled by Britain. America becomes its own country.
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Americans and French trap British in Yorktown. Cornwallis surrenders army. Ends the Revolutionary War.
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America is granted all territory south of Canada from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. Britain recognizes America’s independence.
