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The Stamp Act
This act was one event that led to the war. It required all public documents to have a stamp on it as a way of taxing the people. -
Boston Massacre
This event also led to the war. The British troops shot the Boston colonists. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Colonists are against the new tax on tea. This causes them to rebel and dump tea in the Boston Harbor, -
The First Continental Congress Meets
In regard to the opposition of British taxes, representatives from the colonies gather to meet. -
Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere warns colonists the the "British are coming." -
The War Begins
"The first shot heard around the world" is what causes the war to start. Now there is physical fighting. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold lead The Green Mountain Boys to capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
William Prescott instructed the American troops not to fire until they saw the "whites of their eyes". -
The Declaration of Independence is Adopted
Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence is agreed upon by the Continental Congress. -
George Washington Crosses Delaware
On Christmas night, George Washington and his troops surpirse the enemy by crossing the Delaware river. -
America Chooses a Flag
The "Stars and Stripes" created by Betsy Ross is adopted by Continental Congress. -
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Battles of Saratoga
British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army to the Americans after suffering defeat at the Battles of Saratoga. -
Valley Forge
Washington's army retires to winter quarters in Valley Forge. -
Treat of Alliance with France
United States was recognized by France and an independent country with the Treaty of Alliance. -
Articles of Confederation
This is what defined the initial government of the United States. -
Battle of Yorktown
This was the unofficial end to the war when British General Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown. This was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary war. -
British Leave
The British leave from Charleston, SC. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty that offically ended the war. -
The British
British troops leave New York City. -
Signing of Constitution
The United States Constituation was signed. -
Adoption of US Constitution
The New Hampshire ratifies the Constitution.
