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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was when a group of Redcoats shoot into a raging mob killing 5 citizens. The tension was very high in Boston with the British being there, and it got higher after this. -
Boston Tea Party
A group of colnists men dumped 45 tons of British tea. They were never caught because they were dressed up as Native Americans. This was revenge for the tea act. -
Battle of Lexington & Concord
It started in Lexington when the British tried to destroy guns of the colonist, then they moved to a town of Concord. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
It was part of the Revolutionary War and was fought between the British and the American Continental Army -
Battle of New York
British troops had landed on Staten Island and by the end of august they had strength had rose up to 32,000 troops. -
Declaration of Independence Signing
This was the formal letter of America's independence. It basically said that they were tired of the king and wanted thier own country. -
Battle of Trenton
This battle took place in in Trenton, New Jersey and was between the Americans and British. Washington and his troops ended up winning this battle. At the end of the battle 22 british were dead, 86 were wounded, and 906 were captured. -
Battle of Princeton
It was a battle where George Washington's troops defeated the British troops near Princeton, New Jersey. -
Battle of Saratoga
It was a major victory for American troops over British troops. -
Valley Forge
No Battle was fought at Valley Forge. It was simply a camp for the Continental Army. There was starvation, troops left, and many were disease ridden. There was also many deaths. -
Battle of Yorktown
This battle was fought in Yorktown, Vigiana between the British against the Americans and British. -
Treaty of Paris (the one that ended the Revolutionary War)
The Treaty of Paria was the offical ending of the Revoultionary War. It was signed in Paris, France. Thats why it is called the Treaty of Paris.
