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Stamp Act
New tax imposed that all American colonists would have to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. -
Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere rode a horse at midnight to warn that the british were coming to Concord to arrest them, the revolutionary war had started, he used the signals "one by land, and 2 by sea" with a lantern displayed on a christian church.[ -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The first battle fought, started with the first shot called "shot heard around the world", the war was against the Americans and british, Americans win. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Early in the Revolutionary war, British defeated the Americans, most fighting happened near Breed's Hill, that's why it names The Battle of Bunker Hill. -
The Declaration of Independence
The 13 American colonies would be considered free from Britain, The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson, and was signed by all the American colonists like from Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, and Rhode Island. -
Washington crosses the Delaware
George Washington and his troops cross the Delaware river on christmas to surprise the enemy. -
Valley Forge
The continental army spends the winter training at valley forge. -
America Chooses a Flag
The Continental Congress adopts the "stars and stripes" flag sewn by Betsy Ross. -
Battle of Saratoga
British general surrenders his army to the americans after suffering defeat at the battles of Saratoga. -
Battle of Yorktown
Was the last major battle taken place between the revolutionary war years. British general Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown was the unofficial end to the war. -
Paris Peace Treaty
Ended the American Revolutionary War, England agreed to begin peace with the americans.
