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The Charleston Tea Party
Charleston’s first tea party occurred on December 3, 1773, 13 days before the more famous one in Boston. Charlestonians called a meeting to decide what to do, and all agreed not to purchase tea. Instead of dumping it into the harbor, they stored it in the Exchange building. Charleston Tea Party -
Shots Fired at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts
First shots fired between American and British troops, on April 19, 1775, began the American Revolutionary War. British troops had occupied Boston and were marching on Concord as they passed through Lexington. No one is still sure who fired first, but it was the "Shot Heard 'Round the World." This was followed by Paul Revere's famous ride, warning the people: "The British are Coming!" First Shots Fired -
The Signing of The Declaration of Independence
The signing of The Declaration of Indenpendence broke away the Americans from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson created certain unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The Declaration -
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The Terrible Winter at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
General Washington took his army to Valley Forge for the winter and prepare for battle with the return of warm weather. Conditions were horrendous and almost 2,000 people died. They lived in crowded quarters and suffered from lack of adequate clothing and food and diseases. Winter at Valley Forge -
The Battle of Camden
The Battle of Camden was a major victory for the British. The victory strengthened the British army keeping the Carolinas and eventually capturing Charleston. Battle of Camden -
The Battle of King's Mountain
The Battle of King's Mountain occurred in a battlefield in which the British and American Forces fought located near Blackburn, South Carolina and King's Mountain, North Carolina. The Battle of King's Mountain ended in victory for the American colonists. Battle of King's Mountain -
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina happened on January 17, 1781. American troops took on British forces and the Americans inflicted heavy casualties on the British. The battle pushed the British out of South Carolina. Battle of Cowpens -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
The Battle of Eutaw Springs was the last battle in the Carolinas. This last major battle in South Carolina completely broke the British presence in the South and eventually cutting off the needed aid to the British forces in the North. Battle of Eutaw Springs -
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The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the last battle of the American Revolutionary War. The British Army surrendered and the British government began to consider a peace treaty. This is when General Cornwallis surrendered to General Washington. Battle of Yorktown -
The Signing of The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris officially ends the Revolutionary War on September 3, 1783. It was signed in Paris by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay. The Treaty stated Britain recognized the independent nation of the United States of America and Britain agreed to remove all of its troops from America. Treaty of Paris
