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Stamp Act
The colonists were being lied by the British b them saying we will pay for the fight/war but they never did. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a violent clash between the British soldiers and led by the Sons of liberty. This caused tensions to rise and more colonists to be upset with the British. -
Tea act
the tea act was passed by Britain in may 1773. it Charged a tax on all tea purchases in the colonies. The sons of liberty did not like it and planned a huge protest. -
Intolerable Act
The intolerable Act was a result of the British's fury over the Boston Tea Party. There were three new laws passed that were aimed at Massachusetts and one towards all 13 colonies -
Battle of Lexington
The battle of Lexington was the first battle of the revolutionary war. The minutemen killed 73 British soldiers and about 50 colonists died. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The American had there first battle made up of farmers and townsmen -
Battle of brandywine
Taking up positions along Brandywine Creek, Washington mistakenly believed that his army blocked all fords across the Brandywine. Opposing Washington was Sir William Howe and an army of 15,500 British Regulars and Hessian troops. Hidden by heavy fog, the British moved into position. -
Valley Forge
Washington chose the Valley Forge area partly for its strategic benefits, but wintertime road conditions impeded supply wagons on route to the encampment.