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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre happened on March 5th, 1770. It was a street fight between a "patriot" mob. They were throwing snowballs, stones, and sticks. A squad of British soldiers was also involved. It was important to the American Revolution because it helped galvanize Boston. Including the colonies against the mother country. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party happened on December 16, 1773. It was a protest made by Americans and was located in Boston, Massachusetts. American colonists were angry at Britain for imposing "taxation without representation". It was important to the American Revolution because it was the first major act of defense to the British rule from the colonists. -
Passage of the Intolerable Acts
The Passage of the Intolerable Acts happened in the year 1774. It was a series of four laws that were passed by the British Parliament. It was used to punish the colony of Massachusetts Bay for the Boston Tea Party. It was important to the American Revolution because it was meant for the rebellious colonies to go back into place by force. -
Creation of the Continental Congress
The Creation of the Continental Congress happened on September 9, 1774. It was a spur that was made by the local pressure groups. The colonial legislatures empowered delegates to attend a Continental Congress. The Congress first met in Philadelphia. Including delegates from each of the 13 colonies except Georgia. It was important to the American Revolution because it was the governing body. The American colonial governments coordinated their resistance to British rule. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord happened on April 19, 1775. This battle had kicked off the American Revolution War. It was meant to battle for their independence. It was also the mark of the start of the American War of Independence. It was important to the American Revolution because it helped persuade Americans to battle and tp take up arms to support the cause of independence. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill happened on June 17, 1775. The New England soldiers had faced the British Army. It was their first time in a pitched battle with each other. This took place in a hilly landscape of fenced pastures. The British won victory. It was essential to the American Revolution because although England did not win. The England soldiers showed they could keep their word by going against the British Army and not back down. -
Creation of the Declaration of Independence
The Creation of the Declaration of Independence happened on June 7, 1776. Richard Henry Lee had said colonies should be free and independent. It was important to the American Revolution because it summarized the colonists' motivation to seek their independence. -
Battles of Saratoga
The Battles of Saratoga happened on September 19, 1777. It was the most decisive American battles of the Revolutionary War. It had ended John Burgoyne's attempt to control the Hudson River Valley. It was important to the American Revolution because the American army had defeated the British army. It also furthered the hope for independence and helped secure the support needed to win the war. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris happened on September 3rd, 1783. It was signed between the American and Great Britain colonies. It ended the War of the American Revolution. It was important to the American Revolution because it ended the Revolutionary War that was going on between Great Britain and the United States. It was also recognized for American independence and had established borders for the new nation. -
Paul Revere's Ride
The Paul Revere's Ride happened in 1860. It was used to warn the colonists about a British attack. It was important to the American Revolution because it helped warn the patriot leaders who were hiding.