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french and indian war
The french and british fought over the ohio river valley. The war lasted 9 years -
Boston massacre
British soldiers attacked the colonists and Boston residents. 2 of the 8 soldiers was charged with manslaughter. -
Boston tea party
colonists protested against British tax policies -
battle of bunker hill
a battle fought during the revolutionary war in Charlestown, Massachusetts. -
declaration of independence
colonists declared independence because the king abused them and it was their right to declare independence if they felt it was necessary -
battle of saratoga
a battle fought during the revolutionary war. winning this battle raised the chances of gaining independence -
battle of yorktown
a battle fought during the Revolutionary War. winning this battle brought peace and ended the war. this battle lasted 3 weeks