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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a massacre that happened suddenly in Boston. This was important because without he Boston Massacre, John Adams wouldn't have sided with the British, which was a turning point in history. image source: https://www.landofthebrave.info/boston-massacre.htm -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was important because it showed that the Americans were taking a stand. It also showed that even though the British were one of the best armies in the world, the Americans stilled risked their lives to make a stand. image source:https://www.landofthebrave.info/boston-tea-party-facts.htm -
Valley Forge
Valley forge was a harsh event that included a harsh winter, sickness, and soldiers abbandoning. It is an important part of history because most of the soldiers died from starvation, sickness, or being cold. Even though a lot died, they died trying to defend our country and get our freedom. Also, the ones that actually fought the battle were very brave but, scared and still defended our country. image source: http://www.sonofthesouth.net/revolutionary-war/battles/valley-forge.htm -
The British moved south
The British moved south because they believed that most of the loyalists lived south. This was important because this event made the war move south and started the War of the South. -
The Battle of the King's Mountain
The Battle of the King's Mountain was an important part of history because it was one of the British's first losses in the south. Also, the battle included when the British and loyalists surrendered, the Americans still slaughtered them. image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kings_Mountain -
The battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown was the very last battle of the battle of the South. This battle was important because it ended the war of the South and gave the Americans some freedom.
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