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Stamp Act
The Stamp act was the first internal tax put on the colonists by the British. This is where tax was put on all paper documents in the colonies. (History.com) -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a battle that was fought between the American colonists and the British. The British shot and killed many of the colonists which led them to a victory. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was where the colonists through tea in the water because they were upset with the taxes. They also burned down ships so the harbor couldn't be used for months. This took place in Boston Massachusetts. -
Bunker (Breed's) Hill
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place in Massachusetts. The British won against the American colonists. However, the Americans gained confidence because they killed lots of British soldiers. (History.com) -
Lexington/Concord
The British troops marched from Boston to Concord on the night of April 18. Paul Revere and other riders warned the colonists about the British approaching so they would be prepared. The British retreated which led to the colonists victory. (History.com) -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet "common sense" stating is argument for independence. This is one of the most influential pamphlet's in American history. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was created by Thomas Jefferson. It states that people get their independence. -
Battle of Trenton/Princeton
on Christmas General George Washington led the army across the icy Delaware. Over the next 10 days they won two important battles of the American Revolution. (History.com) -
Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge
The Continental Army was led to a winter camp called Valley Forge by General George Washington. Hundreds of the soldiers died due to disease at Valley Forge. (History.com) -
Battle of Saratoga
There was two battles of Saratoga which were fought 18 days apart from each other. The first battle was won by the British but during the second battle they were forced to retreat which led the colonists to a victory. -
War in the south/Charleston
This battle is where the colonists suffer the worst defeat of the Revolution. The British captured more than 3,000 patriots and lots of equipment. During this battle only 250 British men either died or got hurt.(History.com) -
Battle of Yorktown
General George Washington led 17,000 troops into a battle against 9,000 British troops. The British surrendered which ended the war for independence. This was the most important battle of the revolutionary war. (History.com)
