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The Stamp Act
Britain placed a tax on every public document (it was required). The colonies didn't like the tax placed on them. -
The Boston Tea Party
Colonies were angry with the new tax on the tea. Boston colonies dumped 340 chest of tea into the boston harbor -
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American Revolution
A colonial Battle for independence -
The Boston Massacre
5 Boston colonies are shot by british troops. 5 deaths, 20,000 residents and 4,000 redcoats. -
Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere warned the americas that the british were coming. He was captured 3 times and escaped 3 times. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The actual fighting begins with the first "shot heard around the world". Americans win while the British retreats. -
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Green Mountain boys capture Fort Ticonderoga from the british. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
A battle where William Prescott told the american troops " don't fire till you see the whites of their eyes". -
The Declaration of independence is Adopted
The continental congress agrees to adopt Thomas Jefferson's declaration. -
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Valley Forge
The continental army spends their time training in Valley Forge -
America Chooses a Flag
The congress adopts the "stars & stripes" flag sewn by Betsy Ross. -
Alliance with France
France notices the U.S. as an independent country with the treaty of alliance -
The Battle of Yorktown
This was the final battle of the american revolutionary war. The british general surrenders at Yorktown. -
Treaty with Paris
This treaty is what officially ended the war
