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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a skirmish between British troops and a crowd. The result of this is passing of the Townshend Act that sparked hatred. Found on History.com -
Boston tea party
The Americans were frustrated at the British for imposing 'taxation without representation. The Americans dumped 342 crates of tea into the ocean. Found on History.com -
Lexington/ Concord
British General Gage sent out a few troops in to Lexington to capture the Colonial leaders. Concord is where they will seize gunpowder next. But little did they know there were American spies who leaked of Gage's plan. This worked to know that the British soliders were coming. -
Bunker (Breed's) Hill
The battle was a loss for the Americans to the British. This though convinced America that using patriotic dedication can overcome the British. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Yorktown Battle entrapped the British army in the Peninsula. The battle ended military operations in the war. -
War in the south/ Charleston
The British left New York City with a huge fleet. By 1780, the British trapped the Americans in Charleston. The Americans offered to surrender but the British refused and resumed the battle. The British offered the Americans to surrender but they refused so the British went on with the battle. The city burned down and the Americans were forced to accept their fate. found on Battlefields.org -
Common sense
Common sense is a Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776. The Pamphlet was about independence for the American Colonies from Britain. The Pamphlet was credited with average citizens and leaders behind the independence. The Pamphlet played a major role in transforming a colonial squabble into the American revolution. Found on History.com. -
Stamp act
The Stamp Act was a tax that helped pay for the British soldiers stationed in the colonies. The Colonists were required to pay a tax on various forms of papers. The tax was imposed by the British government without the approval of the colonial legislatures. If not payed the the person can be prosecuted in Vice-Admiralty courts. Found on Gilderlerham.com -
Declaration of Independence
The document was approved by continental congress. The document explained why the congress have the right to live in their own free country and states. -
Battle of Trenton/Princeton
General George Washington's army made their way on December 26 to Trenton to defeat the Hessian Mercenaries. A week later, they returned to Trenton to lure the British South. They then led a daring night to capture Princetown. The Victories helped America regain control of New Jersey. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Saratoga Battle was a turning point for the war. The British and Hessian surrendered their arms. Found on Britannica.com -
Continental army wintering at Valley Forge
Valley Forge was a place where George's army was staying for the winter. The soldiers were unprepared for the harsh conditions that will come. The winter season was full of hunger, short supply, and no cold protection. Found on History.com
