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The Stamp Act
The British add a tax where they would to pay every piece of printed paper they used. This is upset the colonist and what started the American Revolution. -
The Boston Massacre
British soldiers shot and killed several people while being harassed by an angry mob. This it was started the American Revolution. -
The Boston Tea Party
To get rid of the tax on tea. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The British were marching to Lexington to seize an arms cashe. Colonial militiamen intercepted the British column. This is what kicked of the war off. -
Second Continental Congress
An army that would rival the British army and making George Washington the commander. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
To capture and get access to Canada and the Hudson River. First battle that the American colonies won. -
Common Sense
To advocate independence from Great Britain. Change many peoples minds on the topic. -
Declaration of Independence
Signing of Declaration of Independence in which American wanted to get independence from Britain. -
Battle of Trenton
General Washington crossed the Delaware river. Took control most of New Jersey. -
France becomes and ally
Benjamin Franklin was sent to France for help. This helped America a lot.
