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Stamp Act
The British Parliament put on the Stamp Act. The act was a tax on newspaper and commercial documents -
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American Revolution
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Boston Massacre
There was a riot between colonists and the British. The event lead to a shooting leaving 5 colonists dead. This helped pave the way to the war. -
Boston Tea Party
The Tea Party was a political protest by the colonist. They were protesting taxation without representation. -
Lexington / Concord
This was the first engagement of the war. This battle is when Paul Revere supposedly called the British are coming. The minute men arrived and defeated the British on the first battle -
Bunker Hill
This battle gave the Americans confidence. The battle however was a loss to the British -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine published a pamphlet called common sense. It stated why the U.S, should have independence -
Declaration of Independence
The second continental congress decided to write a declaration of independence. They did this to let foreign nations why they are getting away from great britain. Thomas Jefferson was to be chosen to write it. -
Battle at Trenton / Princeton
George Washington and his men crossed the Delaware to get to Trenton. He then won the war. Then marched to Princeton and took over most of New Jersey -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle of saratoga was known to be the most important battle of the war. It was a crucial victory for the Americans and is said to be the turning point of the war. -
Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge
In a severe winter George Washington and his troops stayed at Valley Forge. Lots of troops were suffering of disease many died. While this was happening the British were taking over Philadelphia. -
War in the South / Charleston
The Charleston battle was a big win for the British forces. It was said as the worst defeat for the colonists. -
Battle of Yorktown
This was the last battle of the war. The British surrendered to George Washington's troops along with France's help.
