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The Intolerable Acts
The intolerable acts were laws and taxes that were imposed by the British. This outraged the colonists, sparking the beginning of the American Revolution. -
The First Continental Congress
In the First Continental Congress, twelve delegates of the thirteen colonies met to decide to boycott British goods. This would make Britain angry and the Americal Revolution was sparked. -
The Second Continental Congress
In the Second Continental Congress, the twelve delegates decide to create an army. This would show Britain that the colonies were ready for war. -
Lexington and Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle of the revolutionary war. The Americans emerged victorious in this battle. This would show that the American's could fight back. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
In the battle of Bunker Hill, the British emerged victorious in a bloody battle against the Americans. This showed the the British still had a chance. -
The Olive Branch Petition
The Olive Branch petition was the final attempt by the colonists to avoid going the war with Britain. This showed that the colonists were still up for peace. -
Publication of Common Sense
Common sense was a document advocating the colonies split from the British. This would play a vital role in why we are here today. -
The Declaration of Independance
The Declaration of Independence was a document that showed that the colonies had severed their political connections to Britain. This would mean America was their own. -
Battles of Trenton and Princeton
The battles of Trenton and Princeton were two vital battles in the war, in which the Americans won. This showed that America was one. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga was a battle in which the Hessian troops surrendered to Washington. This showed that things were looking up for America. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge were battles fought in which lots of Washington's troops faced defeat. This would show that the British were not down and out. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was the battle in which Cornwallis surrendered to Washington. The American's had did it. -
The Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris was a document signed by the British ending the war. The war was over.