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Treaty of Paris
Treaty that ended the French and Indian war. -
Stamp Act
After the British victory in the Seven Years War, the English were left with a tremendous debt. The act said that printed materials should only be produced on paper with the British stamp. -
Townshend Acts
Acts passed after the French and Indian war due to the debt. Raised the revenue in the colonies. -
Boston Massacre
Often speculated as to whether or not it was an actual massacre. British soldiers fired into a crowd of people in Boston. Increasing the tension between the colonies and Britain. -
Tea Act
Restricted the Colonists tea trade to only Britain. -
Boston Tea Party
A group of about 200 distresssed colonists disguised as Native Americans boarded tea carrying ships. The colonists dumped crates of tea into the harbor. -
Intolerable Acts
A response to the Boston Tea Party. Passed to increase British control in the colonies. -
Lexington and Concord
The first battle of the American Revolution which resulted in a suprising victory for the Colonies. The "Shot heard 'round the world" was fired at Concord. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Often called the Battle of Breed's Hill. William Prescott defeated Howe's men just outside of Boston. -
Olive Branch Petition
Written by John Dickinson and Thomas Jefferson the Olive Branch Petition said that the Colonists wanted free trade and hoped to negotiate with Britain after the Battle of Lexington and Concord. -
Common Sense
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. Spread the word of Britain's tyrannical government. -
Americans drive British out of Boston
Led by George Washington, New England Militia surround the town of Boston. British leader, William Howe surrenders the city after eleven months. -
Battle of Trenton
A famoust battle led by Washington the day after Christmas. Washingtons genious led to a capture of over 800 troops. -
Valley Forge
Where the Continental Army stayed during the winter. Ridden with disease and poor equipment the army lost a very large ammount of soldiers. -
Battle of Brandywine Creek
George Washington led his men to defeat at Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, just 30 miles from Philadelphia. This was a decisive victory for the British leaving Philadelphia wide open. -
Battle of Saratoga
After two battles British leader, John Burgoyne, surrenders over 6,000 troops. A crucial American victory. -
John Paul Jones captures the Serapis
Known as the father of the US Navy, John Paul Jones captures the British frigate "Serapis" after a 4 hour long battle that sunk his own ship. -
British Capture Charleston
British commander Henry Clinton, gains command of Charleston, South Carolina. Also taking over 5,000 colonial prisoners in one of the biggest American defeats of the revolution. -
Battle of Yorktown
The last major battle of the Revolutionary War, British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered over 7,000 troops. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty that ended the Revolution. Britain recognized the colonie's independence. Negotiatiated by John Adams, Ben Franklin, and John Jay.
