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Stamp Act
The stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament. The new tax was imposed on all American Colonists, and required them to pay extra on every printed paper. Ship's papers, legal documents, licenses, newspapers, other publications, and even playing cards were taxed. -
Boston Massacre
British soldiers shot and killed five people on king street in Boston. The mob was increasing in aggression and the British soldiers shot and killed five people and injuring six. The colonists called this event the Boston Massacre. This was a big reason the colonists started a rebellion. -
Boston tea party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred on December 16, 1773. The colonists dressed up as indians and tossed the tea into the bay. -
Lexington/Concord
These two battles kicked off the American Revolutionary War. Tensions had been building for many years between the colonists and the British. -
Bunker (Breed's) Hill
Battle of bunker hill was fought on bunker hill Charleston, Massachusetts during the siege of Boston. There were 1,200 colonial troops under the command of William Prescott. The British had taken the ground but had suffered a large loss. -
Common sense
This document encouraged the comment people in the colonies to fight for egalitarian government. It was published anonymously. This made a lot of colonists have different perspectives. -
Declaration of Independence
John Adams believed it would be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. On July 4th congress approved the final text of the declaration. -
Battle at Trenton/Princeton
The battle of Princeton was a battle of the American Revolutionary War. This ended in a small victory for the colonists. -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga was a decisive victory to the Americans over the British in the American Revolutionary War. The amount killed compared to the British shows how much stronger the Americans were and why they were winning. -
Continental Army Wintering At Valley Forge
A camp commanded by George Washington. The winter proved to be a great trial for the American Army. Hundreds died from disease and cold. General Washington watched over his men and stayed with them. -
War in the South/Charleston
The siege of Charleston was a major engagement and major British Victory. This happened during the American Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Yorktown
George Washington lead the American troops to victory over the British. They won with the capturing of Cornwallis and his men, having them surrender and end the conflict. This showed American strength and will to fight, the American and french trust grew.
