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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a street fight between a patriot mob and British soldiers. Several colonists were killed and it severely effected the 13 colonies. http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/massacre.html -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred in Boston, on a ship carrying tea. The colonists were angry that the British was imposing "Taxation without representation". https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party -
Lexington/Concord
This Battle kicked off the Revolutionary War. After tensions between the British and Colonists had been going on for many years, the British marched into Concord, this is also when Paul Revere had his famous "The British are coming". https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord -
Bunker Hill
The British were trying to keep control of the city of Boston. The British decided to take hills, the Colonists met them there to battle. https://www.ducksters.com/history/battle_of_bunker_hill.php -
Common Sense
Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royals. The book was supposed to speak to the common people of the 13 Colonies. http://www.ushistory.org/paine/commonsense/ -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence changed the American "rebellion" against Great Britain into a "revolution." This really stated that the colonists want their freedom. https://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-declaration-of-independence/fascinating-facts/ -
Battle of Trenton/Princeton
George Washington’s army crossed the icy Delaware on Christmas. Over the course of the next 10 days the colonists won two crucial battles of the American Revolution. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton -
Battle of Saratoga
There were 2 battles of Saratoga, fought 18 days apart. It was a turning point in the war as the colonists had a small victory. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga -
War in the south/Charleston
The British took over the seaport of Charleston. The Colonists tried to take it back but were stopped. https://www.britannica.com/event/Siege-of-Charleston -
Battle of Yorktown
The american troops combined with the french and came to Yorktown, led by General Washington. It was the final battle and British began peace negotiations shortly after. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown
