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American Revolution
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Boston Tea Party
Colonists Dump Tea into the Boston Harbor to protest against the British. Picture from Kiddle Encyclopedia, 2019 -
Paul Revere's Ride
Did you know Paul Revere didn't really scream "The British Are Coming?" But he was tasked with riding his horse to Boston to warn colonists that British troops were marching to Boston. Paul Revere [Online Image]. The Paul Revere House https://www.paulreverehouse.org/the-real-story/ -
Lexington and Concord
These two battles were the first battles fought in the Revolutionary War in Massachusetts. -
Declaration of Independence
We celebrate this document every fourth of July. This document states why Americans wanted independence from Great Britain. -
Battles of Saratoga
Battles in Saratoga were important because they encourages the French to finally support the American troops in the war. This was a huge turning point that helped Americans eventually defeat the British. -
Surrender at Yorktown
General Cornwallis admits defeat at this battle, and Americans have their freedom. -
War Ends
American's won their freedom! King George III signed the Treaty of Paris.
