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The Stamp Act
An act passed by the Parliament of Great Britain of putting a tax on all papers and official documents in American Colonies. -
Townshend Acts
Initiated taxes on imported goods to American colonies. -
The Boston Massacre
A deadly riot between 9 British soldiers and colonists, occurred on King Street in Boston. -
Boston Tea Party
When American colonists dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor because the Britsh imposed “taxation without representation". -
The Coercive Acts
When the British Parliament passed four laws to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party. -
First Continental Congress Convenes
When 12 delegates of the American colonies meet to discuss America's future. -
“Give me liberty or give me death”
When Patrick Henry gave a speech about how it was time for colonists to take action against the British. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The mark of the start of the American War of Independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
When American patriots lost to the British but their confidence was boosted because they proved that they can hold their own. -
British Attacks on Coastal Towns
When the British attacked the town of Falmouth. -
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
A 47-page pamphlet that challenged the authority of the British government and advocated for the independence of the colonist. -
Declaration of Independence
The document in which America declared its independence from Britain. -
Nathan Hale Execution
When Nathan Hale (a schoolteacher and captain in the Continental Army) was executed by the British for spying. Last words "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." -
Washington crosses the Delaware
When George Washington's troops crossed the Delaware River to surprise attack the Hessians, -
Battle of Valley Forge
When British soldiers led by General Wilhelm von Knyphausen successfully raided American troops at Valley Forge. -
Treaty of Alliance with France
When France and the United States formed an alliance, -
Benedict Arnold Betrayal
When Benedict Arnold made a secret negotiation to turn over the U.S. post at West Point for money and a command in the British army. -
Articles of Confederation Ratified
When all 13 colonies ratified the Articles of Confederation. -
Battle of Yorktown
When America and France joined together to trap the British army on a peninsula at Yorktown, Virginia, and force them to surrender. -
Treaty of Paris
A treaty that was signed by the American colonies and the British to end the American Revolution by formally recognizing the United States as an independent nation.