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Stamp act
Parliament made the colonist buy a stamp to put on many paper items that they used, the colonist then boycotted British goods. This was the start of anger for the colonists. -
Boston massacre
British shot into the crowd of colonist, killing 5. -
Committee of correspondence
A way for the colonists to communicate with each other about threats to their liberties. -
Lexington and Concord
This battle was the start of the American Revolution. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The colonists lost because they did not have enough ammunition but it was a moral victory for them. -
Townshed acts
Taxes placed on more important things, like more imports and tea. This caused more riots and boycotts. The British sent over more troops to try to calm to the riots. -
Common Sense
Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine saying how independence would make a better society. -
Declaration Of Independence
A document listing all of the colonies reasons for wanting freedom and wanting to break away from Great Britain. -
Battle of Trenton
It was a push to victory over the British. -
Battle of Ticonderoga
A victory for rebels in the revolution. -
Battle of Brandywine
The British seized Philadelphia. -
Battle of Saratoga
This was the turning point of the war. It convinced the French to join our cause. -
Battle of Monmouth
The French were brought into the war as allies. -
Battle of Yorktown
The British general surrendered to pour troops. -
Treaty of Paris
With this agreement the war officially ended and the British now recognized the United States as an independent nation.
