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Boston Massacre
This was the day when a riot broke out in Boston and citizens were killed by British soldiers. -
Boston Tea Party
This was the day that over 300 chests of tea were dumped into Boston Harbor in an act of rebelion against British taxes. -
Battle of Lexington & Concord
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Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle of Bunker Hill took place mainly on Breed's Hill, adjacent to Bunker Hill. The British suffered heavy losses during this attack. -
Declaration of Independence Signing
This was the day the Declaration of Independence was signed, saying that we are independent of Great Britain. -
Battle of New York
Washington is driven from New York and Forced back to New Jersey. -
Battle of Trenton
This battle was another American victory by George Washington against the Hessians. He very stealthly crossed the Delaware river and attacked them by surprise. -
Battle of Princeton
Washington's victory against Cornwallis and Princeton was much needed and very smart too. He brought a small force with him to attack Princeton itself while the British force was attacking Trenton -
Battle of Saratoga
This battle was a huge American victory that ended the British plan to split the colonies in two. -
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Valley Forge
Valley Forge was the area Washington's men camped for the winter. There were very harsh conditions and many people died of sickness but, they came out of there a hardened trained army. -
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Battle of Yorktown
The siege of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolution. It was with the help of the French that George Washington defeated Cornwallis during the siege. -
Treaty of Paris
This was the day the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the war between America and Great Britain.
