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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a riot against the British. In which the British are accused of killing 5 civilians. -
Boston Tea Party
Many American patriots dressed as Indians raid a Bristish ship carrying tea. The empty all the chest of tea into the Boston harbor. The cost of the damage was millions of dollars today. -
Battle of Lexington & Concord
Both battles were fought on this day April 19, 1775. This was the first siege or military engagement of the Revolutionary War in 1775. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17th, 1775. The Battle of Bunker Hill was seige by the British during the American Revolution. -
Battle of New York
The Battle of New York took place in 1776 on no specific date. British froced George Washington and his army to retreat to New Jersey. -
Declaration of Independence Signing
Many think the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th. But the truth is it was signed August 2nd. Continental Congress passed it on July 4th, 1776. 56 people in all signed the Declaration ofn Independence. -
Battle of Trenton
This was a rare event to take place in the winter. Usually wars were not fought in the winter. This was a well needed victory by the Americans and George Washington -
Battle of Princeton
British are defeated by George Washington and his army at the Battle of Princeton that took place at Princeton, New Jersey. -
The Battle of Saratoga
At the Battle of Saratoga 3,700 British Soldiers surrender, showing people that Americans can hold their ground. The battle of Saratoga that ended the Bristish's plan to split the colnies in two. -
Valley Forge
Valley Forge took place in the winter months of 1777-1778. Valley Forge had a harsh winter which effected the British and Patriots. Valley Forge is accounted for 2,000 deaths and many desertions. The picture is a picture of George Washington praying at Valley Forge. -
Battle of Yorktown
Lord Cornwallis surrenders to Geroge Washington at Yorktown, Virginia. -
Treaty of Paris
On May 12th the Treaty of Paris was exchanged between Britiain and American. The Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War and brought peace.
