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Boston massacre
british sentries killed 3 and injured 8 after shooting at civilians. -
boston tea party
it was a protest by the colonists where they threw hundreds of chests of tea on the Boston harbor. -
passage of the intolerable acts
The Boston harbor was banned from getting any imports or exports to and from foreign places. -
creation of the continental congress
when American colonies sent representatives to talk about the future of America under the British. -
paul revere's ride
paul revere rode a horse from Boston to Lexington to warn them about the British attacking soon. -
Battles of Lexington and concord
This war was one of the first steps towards independence. -
Battle of bunker hill
The Americans lost to the British but proved they could handle the intensity. -
creation of the declaration of independence
The representatives convinced the British to separate themselves from the colonies. -
battles of saratoga
Americans went to war with the British and ended up defeating them which gave the hope for freedom. -
treaty of paris
ended the American Revolution war and officially recognized the U.S. as an independent country.