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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was important because it helped the Americans to stand up for their rights as the 13 colonies. It helped them speak up about wanting to become independent. http://www.patriotresource.com/amerrev/pics/events/bostonmassacre.jpg -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was important because it helped show the British that the Americans were upset about all the acts passed that limited their rights. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/Boston_Tea_Party_w.jpg/300px-Boston_Tea_Party_w.jpg -
Battle Of Saratoga
The Battle Of Saratoga was important because shortly after the battle the French and Spanish decided to ally with the Americans because they thought the Patriots might actually have a chance at winning the war. http://www.britishbattles.com/images/saratoga/surrender-general-burgoyne.jpg -
French and Americans Sign Alliance
This event was important because this alliance helped the Americans by helping them gain more supplies, ammunition, shelter, food, and more necessities. Without this alliance many Americans would have died. http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/UsaHistory/AmericanRevolution/Images/FranceTreaty.jpg -
Battle of King's Mountain
This battle was extremely important because the win for the Patriots surprised them and raised their confidence which helped them fight harder and try their best. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/KingsMountain_DeathOfFerguson_Chappel.jpg/300px-KingsMountain_DeathOfFerguson_Chappel.jpg -
Battle Of Yorktown
This battle was important because this was the last major battle of the war and the Americans won. They buried the loyalists in rubble until they surrendered which helped the war end. https://www.landofthebrave.info/images/battle-yorktown-surrender-lord-cornwallis.jpg
