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The Boston Tea party was a protest of British Parliament’s Tea Act of 1773. I put this event because the colonists destroyed about 340 chests of tea. http://www.history.com/s3static/video-thumbnails/AETN-History_VMS/21/203/tdih-dec16-HD_still_624x352.jpg
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700 British Soldiers were defeated at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. I put this event because it was the first revolutionary battle.
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The Battle Sarratoga was a patriot victory. I put this event down because it was the turning point of the war. http://www.britishbattles.com/images/saratoga/surrender-general-burgoyne.jpg
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The Treaty of Amity and Commerce encouraged trade between America and France. I put this event because it was the first of two treaties between the U.S. and France signed.
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In the Battle Wilhelm von Knyphausen withdrew back toward New York. I put this event because it was one of the last major battles between British and American forces in the northern colonies during the Revolutionary War.
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British General Charles Cornwallis surrenders to a French and American Force at Yorktown. I put this event because it was surprising that he surrendered. https://www.aoc.gov/sites/default/files/styles/artwork-node/public/images/artwork/6237385009_082c5fe05a_b.jpg?itok=joFnY8cL
