American Revolution: Timeline

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  • Boston Massacre

    The Boston Massacre was important because it showed that the patriots we rebellious and sparked the american revolution. The massacre was a fight between a patriot mob and british soldiers. one of the soldiers opened fire and killed Crisous Attox.

  • Boston Tea Party

    The Boston tea party was an important event because it showed the rebellious attitude of the patriots. The patriots dressed up as natives and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor.

  • Lexington and Concord

    Lexington and concord battle was the first battle of the war where the patriots won against the british. The americans were retreating and using guerilla warfare against the british.

  • Bunker Hill

    The battle of Bunker hill was a battle where many troops died for both the patriots and the british to where there is no defined winner. Bunker hill was a important because it showed the patriots that they were going to have to overcome great difficulties to beat the british and it also showed the british that this war would be harder than they thought.

  • Common Sense was published

    Common Sense was an important ublishment and book written by Thomas Payne. THis book was the basis for ideals in the declaration of independance and sparked patriots to fight for independance.

  • Declaration of Independance

    The Declaration of Independance was an important event because it declared independance of the colonies from Britain.

  • Battle of Trenton

    The battle of trenton was a battle where the patriots surprise attacked the british after christmas day and won. It was important because it gave strength to the patriots and gave them the advantage.

  • Battle of Saratoga

    The battle of saratoga was a battle that marked the climax of the war where the americans had a decisive victory over the british.

  • Battle of Yorktown

    The battle of yorktown was the last battle of the american revolution. It is importnant because it is where the british surrendered and the patriots won the war.

  • George Washington's Presidency beginning

    George washington was the first president of the United States of America. This was important because he started the governmental stnadings of the newly independant nation.