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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was an Incident on King Street when British soldiers killed 5 American colonists accidentally. It was an accident because A British soldier thought he heard his general say fire but he didn't. It ended the relationship between the British and Americans. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre -
Boston Tea Party
Massachusetts colonists dressed up as Native Americans and boarded a ship with lots of boxes of British tea. Then, they dumped it all overboard in the middle of the sea to show they weren't going to drink British tea anymore because the Tea Act was passed and they couldn't afford it. The Tea Act meant the tea was now taxed. The Boston Tea Party is important because it led to the Coercive Acts being passed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Tea_Party -
Battles of Saratoga
The Battles of Saratoga was a series of conflict during the Revolutionary War. It was considered the turning point of the war. It convinced the French the Americans can win the war. It was between the British and Americans. -
Battle of Rhode Island
The Battle of Rhode Island began when 11,000 Continental line troops and militia bumped into the French each other in Rhode Island. The British and French were about to fight when a hurricane came. It severely damaged the British and French fleets. The french went to get their ships repaired. The Americans were left with no naval backup so they tried to withdraw, but British attacked them. The battle took 12 days. The Americans ended up withdrawing and the British won. -
Battle of Camden
It was a major victory for the British. Horatio Gates engaged British General Cornwallis to fight. It is important because it led to the Battles of Musgrove Mills. -
Battle of Charlotte
It was an American victory. General Cornwallis clashed with Patriot militia. It is important because it was after Sabastian Arnold escaped to the British vessel Vulture. http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre
