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Stamp Act
This was the first internal tax levied to the American people by the British. It affected all paper documents in the colonies. The American people also had no say in the matter. -
Boston Massacre
This was a very deadly riot that ended terribly. It took place in Boston. A lot of people died but know one knows the truth about it. Bostonmassacre.com -
Lexington / Concord
This was the battle that kicked off the Revolutionary War. Paul Revere and other riders "sounded the alarm" at the time which informed the "Minute Men." -
Bunker (Breed's) Hill
The British won this battle in Massachusetts. The colonials on the other hand thought of it as a win because then inflicted several casualties to there enemy. Some also know it as Breed's Hill because most of the battle took place there. History.com -
Boston Tea Party
This was a political protest by the patriots about “taxation without representation." They threw chests of British tea into the harbor. The event was the first major act of defiance to British rule over the colonists. -
Common Sense
A writer named Thomas Paine published a pamphlet “Common Sense,” setting forth his arguments in favor of American independence. Although they aren't used today, pamphlets were an important medium for the spread of ideas back in the day. Commonsence.com -
Battle at Trenton/Princeton
This was when General George Washington’s army crossed the icy Delaware stealthily. It also happened on Christmas eve because it was a sneak attack. -
Declaration of Independence
This was a document written to stop establish the colonies. It was also the foundation of our government. -
Continental Army Wintering at Valley Forge
11,000 soldiers died in this tragic event. Hundreds of them died of disease.The only thing that kept them together was George Washington. [ History.com ] -
Battle of Saratoga
This was a crucial victory for the Patriots.It was also considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War. {www.saratoga.com} -
War in the South/Charleston
The Siege of Charleston ended in victory for the British. The British commander Sir Henry Clinton could not conquer the Northern colonies with the forces given him. Landofthebrave.com -
Battle of Yorktown
This is known as the most important battle in the Revolutionary War. This battle involved 26,000 troops who engaged in Yorktown, Virginia. Yorktown.org
