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Stamp Act
The first tax pointed towards American colonists by the British Parliament. The British passed the Stamp Act to help with finances after the long war. Source: https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act -
Boston Massacre
It was a street fight between American colonists and British soldiers. it escalated quickly and killed five people. Americans didn't want taxation without representation. Patriots had been vandalizing stores which built up the tension for this fight. Source: https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre -
Boston Tea Party
Boston Tea Party was a protest against tea tax. Due to the wars British was in debt, they hoped to make some money back by tea tax. People were drinking 1.2 million pounds of tea, that was a sign that tea tax would be a fast way to make back money. Source: https://historyofmassachusetts.org/the-boston-tea-party/ -
Lexington/Concord
The battle of Lexington and Concord was the battle that began the Revolutionary War. On the way to concord Paul Revere was captured by the British. Tensions had been building up the the British Empire exploded. Source: https://american-revolutionary-war-facts.com/American-Revolutionary-War-Battle-Facts/Battles-Lexington-Concord-Facts.shtml -
Bunker Hill
1,200 colonial troops waited at the top of Bunker Hill, British pushed up Bunker Hill in perfect formations and it resulted in a victory. The British had help from the Royal Navy warships. Source: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/bunker-hill -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine published a pamphlet, it stated about how America wanted independence. At the time this pamphlet was made many colonists considered themselves to be ''aggrieved Britons." This pamphlet is one of the most influential pamphlets in the world. Source: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-paine-publishes-common-sense -
Declaration of Independence
First formal statement by nations people to choose government. Even after the Revolutionary War broke out some colonists wanted independence from Great Britain. Source: https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/declaration-of-independence -
Battle of Trenton/Princeton
Won 2 battles over a span of 10 days. The next battle Washington defeated a group of hessians before with drawing. The victories showed American control. Source: https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton -
Battle of Saratoga
The two battles of Saratoga were fought 18 days apart. They were a game changer for the American Revolution. Americans enclosed the British and several days later Burgoyne was forced to surrender British forces. Source: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/americans-win-more-than-a-battle-at-saratoga -
Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge
Valley Forge was a strategic location that allowed the army to stay close to the city, while maintaining a defense position. "A dreary kind of place and uncomfortably provided." The army lacked many basic resources. Source: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/winter-valley-forge -
War in South/Charleston
With war and independence declared Charleston was a targeted spot to fight. With the loss at Yorktown, the last British troops left declaring America's victory. Fact: Charleston's people painted buildings black to blend with the starry night sky. Source: https://mycharlestoncarriage.com/blog/charleston-sc-american-revolution/ -
Battle of Yorktown
Washington moved his 8,000 men to Virginia. The French fleet was guarding the entrance. This fleet ran off the British, and attempted to relieve the British at Yorktown. This left Cornwallis isolated. Source: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/yorktown
