American revolution

Boston Massacre

Mar 5, 1770

British were being attacked and felt scared, so they fired. Americans called the fight a massacre. This helped spark the revolution.https://www.landofthebrave.info/images/boston-massacre-11.jpg

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

This event is important because it declared independence. The Americans sent the British a letter saying they were going to be their own country. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/89/US-original-Declaration-1776.jpg/500px-US-original-Declaration-1776.jpg

Saratoga

Sep 19, 1777

http://www.britishbattles.com/images/saratoga/arnold-wounded.jpg Saratoga was important because it was the turning point of the war. It was the turning point because people started to help the colonies, and they started winning.

Valley Forge

Dec 19, 1777

Americans never fought, but suffered heavy losses from the weather. This weakened the army and made them vulnerable to British attacks.

Benedict Arnold exposed as traitor

Sep 23, 1780

This was important because Americans found out Benedict Arnold was telling the British secrets. He became known as one of the biggest traitors in history.

Yorktown

Oct 9, 1781

This was the end of the war. America gained independence.