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The Boston Massacre
In the Boston Massacre British redcoats were on patrol when American Patriots started rioting. The redcoats put up with it until the scene got violent. The redcoats started firing and five patriots died that day. This event is important because it angered the British colonists so much, they started rebelling. This event started the revolution. http://www.varsitytutors.com/images/earlyamerica/massacre1.jpg -
The First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress voted to ban all trade with Britain. This event is important because The First Continental Congress made many important decisions. -
Winter at Valley Forge
The winter at Valley Forge shows the suffering the Americans had when camping. This event is important because it shows what the Americans had to deal with during times of war. http://pabook2.libraries.psu.edu/palitmap/ValleyForgeSuffering.jpg -
The Battle of Bonhomme Richard
The Battle of Bonhomme Richard was a battle against the American ship Bonhomme Richard and the British ship Serapis. Bonhomme Richard was captained by John Paul Jones. This event is important because it created the famous saying "I have not yet begun to fight." https://www.stripes.com/polopoly_fs/1.159239.1320003522!/image/466531036.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_900/466531036.jpg -
The Battle of Kings Mountain
The Battle of Kings Mountain was an American victory. This event is important because it shows examples of American strategies. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation explains the plain of government after the Revolution. This event is important because its shows how the Americans change their government after declaring its official independence.
