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Boston Massacre
British soldiers were attacked by hostile Americans. One soldier accidently fired a gun, killing 5 citizens. Image: http://www.varsitytutors.com/images/earlyamerica/massacre1.jpg -
Boston Tea Party
Because they were angered by the Tea Acts, Patriots, disguised as Mokawk Indians, dumped crates of tea into the Boston harbour.
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Battle of Princeton
After leaving camp at Trenton, General George Washington attacks British near Princeton.
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British Surrender Troops at Saratoga
Major British General John Burgoyne surrenders 5,700 troops to Major General Horatio Gates. This marked the turning point of the war.
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Battle of Camden
Major victory for the British in the Southern part of the war.
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Battle of Yorktown
British troops surrender to the Americams at Yorktown under British General Charles Cornwallis.
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