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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5 1770. British soldiers fired upon a crowd of colonists killing five people. It further fueled anti-British sentiment and tensions in the colonies. The British soldiers were involved along with a crowd of angry colonists. It was important because it intensified the growing resentment towards British rule. The outcome was that it further fueled the colonists anger towards British rule and contributed to the growing calls for independence. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16 1773. During the Boston Tea Party a group of colonists in Boston protested against British taxation by throwing tea into the harbor. It was a significance act of defiance against British rule. The Sons of Liberty, a group of colonists were involved. It was important because it symbolized the colonists determination to fight for their rights. The outcome was that it further strained the relationship between American colonists and British government. -
Passage of the Intolerable Acts
The intolerable acts were passed in 1774 as a response to the Boston Tea Party. The Intolerable Acts were a series of laws passed by the British parliament in 1774. They were meant to punish the American colonies. It involved the British parliament and the American colonies. They were important because they further strained the relationship between the American colonies and Britain. The outcome was that they united the American colonies against Britain rule and further fueled their desire. -
Creation of the Continental Congress
The continental congress was created on september 5, 1774. It was formed in response to the intolerable acts imposed by the British government. Many influential figures were involved in the Continental congress including John Adams, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin. Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington. It was important because it served as the central governing body of the American colonies. The outcome was the establishment of the United States of America as an independent nation. -
Paul Revere’s Ride
Paul Revere's famous ride occurred on the night of April 18 1775. He rode through the night alerting the colonial militia about the approaching British troops. Paul Revere along with other riders like William Dawes and Samuel Prescott were involved. His ride was important because it served as a crucial warning system for the American colonists, It allowed them to prepare for battle. The outcome was that the colonial militia was able to prepare for the Battle of Lexington and Concord. -
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord occurred on April 19 1775. During the battle British troops marched to confiscate colonial weapons and arrest rebel leaders. British troops and colonial militia fighters known as Minutemen were involved. It was important because they marked the first military clashes between the British and the American colonists during the American Revolutionary war. The outcome was a victory for the colonial militia. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle of bunker hill happened on June 17 1775. The battle involved the British army and the colonial forces including the patriots and the continental army. The battle was important because it demonstrated the patriots ability to stand up to the powerful British army. The outcome of the battle was that the British army ultimately won the battle but the patriots courageous resistance showed their determination and boosted morale. -
Creation of the Declaration of independence
It was created and adopted by the continental congress on July 4, 1776. The continental congress drafted and adopted the declaration of independence which declared the american colonies independence from Britain. Influential figures were involved such as Benjamin Franklin Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston. It was important by giving the American colonies independence from Britain and lay out fundamental principles of freedom. The outcome was the United States being an independent nation. -
Battles of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga occurred in 1777. During the battle the American forces led by General Horatio Gates successfully defeated the British army under General John Burgoyne. American forces and the British army were involved. The Battle was important because it was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War. The outcome was a decisive victory of the American forces. This victory boosted American morale and convinced France to formally ally with the colonists. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris occurred in 1783. The treaty marked the official end of the American Revolutionary War. The treaty involved both the United States and Great Britain. It was important because it officially recognized the united states as an independent nation. The outcome was the recognition of the United States as an independent nation.