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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was when 5 boston colonies are shot by british troops. -
American Revolution begins
Paul revere was on his way to warn that the british were coming. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The actual fighting starts when the first shot is heard around the world and the americans win as the british retreat. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Major battle where William Prescott told the american troops "don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes". -
Declaration of independence
The Declaration of independence summarized the colonists motivation for independence. -
George Washington and the delaware
George Washington and his troops cross the Delaware River on Christmas night and surprise the enemy. -
Battle of Saratoga
British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army to the Americans after suffering defeat at the Battles of Saratoga. September 19- October 17, 1777 -
Alliance with France
France recognized the United States as an independent country with the Treaty of Alliance. -
Articles of Confideration
Defined the official government of the United States. -
Battle of Yorktown
The last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. British General Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown was the unofficial end to the war. -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty that officially ended the war.
