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Boston Massacre
Street fights between a mob of patriots and the British soldiers. Results in deaths of five colonists. -
Boston Tea Party
A protest by the American colonist known as Sons of Liberty against the British government. They throwed 342 chest of tea into the water while disguised as Native Americans. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Started the Revolutionary War. The British wanted to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock in Lexington and destroy the weapons of American soldiers in Concord.
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Battle of Bunker Hill
The Britishs were led by General William Howe. The Americans were led by Colonel William Prescott. The American didn't want the British to take control over the hills in Boston at their advantage so they moved their troops to Bunker Hill and Breeds Hill. Result in high amount of casualties for the British. -
Declaration of Independence
Authored by Thomas Jefferson. This day is celebrated as the Independence Day til today. Help to establish freedom, equality and human rights. They had successfully overthrown British governement.
