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French and Indian War
The British won the war and won the right to keep Canada and several other possessions in the New World. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre deepened American distrust of the British military presence in the colonies. -
Common Sense
This pamphlet sold 120,000 copies in the first three months and was instrumental in convincing many colonists that the time had come for Independence. -
Declaration of Independence
It made official what had already been happening; as the War of Independence was in full swing. -
Battle of Trenton
The American victory was the first of the war, and helped to restore American morale. -
battle of saratoga
American Independence was assured. -
battle of Valley Forge
American troops were taught how to be professional soldiers. -
Battle of King Mountain
The patriot militia lost only 28 killed and 62 wounded. -
Battles of Yorktown
Together with French ground and naval forces, surrounded the British army, forcing its surrender and effectively ending the war. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty officially ended the Revolutionary War.
