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Boston Massacre
On March,5,1770 a colonist began an argument with a British soldier stationed at a customs house. Soon the argument attracted more attention and grew into an angry mob of settlers. The mob of colonists began throwing various objects at the British reinforcements. During this protest one of the soldiers believed to have heard Thomas Preston, a captain who was in command of the British soldiers, yell "fire" and fired his rifle into the crowd of protesters. In the end, five settlers were killed. -
Boston Tea Party
The colonists were enraged due to the high tea tax. A ship carrying tea was stationed at the Boston Harbor. One night, Samuel Adams, the man who organized the Boston Tea Party, and the angry colonists dressed as Indians and raided the tea ship, throwing the tea into the ocean out of protest towards the tea tax. -
Battle of Lexington & Concord
The British were attempting to obtain colonial weapons and capture Samuel Adams along with John Hancock. Before the British reached their objective Paul Revere warned the Patriots of the British forces and the weapons were transported out of the area. A group of colonials held up the British forces. During the standoff, a shot was fired. This incident began the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
A group of colonials and their leader, William Prescott, took a position overlooking the Boston Harbor overnight. During this time, they fortified their position to further protect themselves from British forces. British forces finally arrived and took control of the hill after three attempts. Though the colonials lost the battle, the British forces lost many men while trying to take over this piece of land. -
Battle of New York
The Battle of New York was a series of battles against the Continental Army. The British forces were led by William Howe. The British soldiers forced the colonials out of the area and claimed victory. -
Declaration of Independence - Signing
This Document was sighed and excepted by the thirteen colonies and stated that the colonies were had separated and were now at war with Britain. The Declaration of Independence was written and edited by many people, including John Hancock and Thomas Jefferson. The declaration's contents also included information about the people's rights. -
Battle of Trenton
George Washington and his men crossed the Delaware river during the middle of the winter to attack a group of mercenaries who's client was Britain. Washington won this battle and therefore lifted the moral within his army. -
Battle of Princeton
George Washington along with the Continental Army again defeated the British forces just after two weeks had passed since the Battle of Trenton. This victory proved to the British that the Continental Army posed a threat to them and it also gave hope to Washington's forces. -
Battle of Saratoga
William Howe created a plan to cut off food supplies to Colonial colonies. There were two separate battles to this campaign, but in the end, the British forces failed and were defeated. -
Valley Forge
The harsh winter and diseases killed many men who were station at Valley Forge. Von Steuben trained the continental army at Valley Forge. By spring, the Continental Army was now capable of posing a threat to the British Forces. -
Battle of Yorktown
George Washington and the Continental Army attacked General Cornwallis with the help of French forces. The Battle took place at Yorktown, and in the end Cornwallis surrendered to the Continental army after attempting to retreat. Cornwallis's surrender marked the end of the Revolutionary War. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed by the Continental Congresses such as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay. The treaty was also signed by the king of Britain. This officially ended the Revolutionary War.
