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Tea Act
Act passed by Parliment to tax the colonists on tea. The colonists are extremely angered by it. -
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The American Revolution
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Boston Tea Party
Enraged colonists prevented the unloading of taxed tea and dumped it into the harbor to protest. -
Intolerable Acts
A series of acts to tax the colonies on many goods. Colonists felt it was a violation of their rights. -
First Continental Congress
A group of delegates met in Philadelphia to discuss how their rights were being violated and possibly separating from Great Britain. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
British troops headed to Concord to capture weapons. Colonists heard of it and prepared. It was the first battle of the revolution. -
Second Continental Congress
Delegates met again in Philadelphia. They discussed war efforts and creating the Declaration of Independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Lead to the British taking of Boston. Continental army suffered heavy losses. -
Olive Branch Petiton
A petition created by Congress to attempt to avoid a full-blown war with Great Britain. -
Common Sense
A pamphlet written by Thomas Painethat argued for freedom from British rule when colonists were still unsure. It persauded many to join the cause. -
Declaration of Rights
Document created by George Mason to explain all of the rights that humans should be granted. -
Battle of New York (City)
British captured New York. It was an embarrassing loss for Washington. -
Declaration of Independence
A document wrriten by the Continental Congress declaring freedom and separation from Great Britain. -
Battle of Trenton
George Washington and his Continental Army attacked Hessians of the other side of the Delaware River. They took them by surprise and won. It boosted the army's morale. -
Battle of Princeton
The Continental Army was evacuating the area they were in near Trenton. However, they ended up fighting the British and winning. -
Battle of Bradywine Creek
A British victory that lead the the capture of the colonies' capital, Philadelphia. Another embarrassing for Washington. -
Battle of Saratoga
A failed attempt by British officer, John Burgoyne to separate the colonies. An American win. -
Battle of Vincennes
After taking a fort in the area, the British are forced to surrender it. An American victory. -
Seige of Charleston
After months, Charleston was surrendered to the British after not receiving help from Congress or the Continental Army. -
Battle of Yorktown
Cornwallis (British General) surrenders. It is the last significant battle of the revolution, leaving the Americans with the win. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty made between America, Great Britain, Spain, and France. It ended the war and granted things to the involved countries.
