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Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was an event that changed many people's thoughts negatively about the British. This thought about the British eventually lead to America's independence. http://www.history.com/s3static/video-thumbnails/AETN-History_VMS/485/334/BRAND_THC_BSFC_180736_SFM_000_2997_15_20151204_00_HD_still_624x352.jpg -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was an important event because the Americans explained why they wanted independence. The document also started the Revolutionary War. http://cdn.history.com/sites/2/2013/11/Declaration-of-Independence-Hero-H.jpeg -
Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine was important because it gave the Americans confidence knowing that they held their own at Brandywine. It was the first time they had truly done this.
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Battles of Saratoga
The Battles of Saratoga lasted for eight days and was important because it was considered the turning point of the war. It was the turning point because it showed that Americans could win battles so the French and the Spanish helped the Americans. http://www.britishbattles.com/images/saratoga/surrender-general-burgoyne.jpg -
Battle of Camden
General Gates had 1/2 as many men as the British and put his inexperienced militia against the British's most finely trained army. He fled while Baron De Kalb stayed and died.
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Siege of Yorktown
The siege of Yorktown involved Washington and Rochambeau trapping Cornwallis. Cornwallis surrendered his force of 8,000. This battle was one of the last in the war. http://www.britishbattles.com/images/yorktown/yorktown.jpg
