Causes of the American Revolution

  • French and Indian War

    The French wanted to settle where the Native Americans were (In the Ohio River Valley) and they fought over the land.
  • Boston Massacre

    The Patriots were throwing things at the redcoats, so they took shots and Paul Revere called it as massacre, though only 5 people were hurt
  • Lexington and Concord

    The first Reverlutional Battle was held here, and British soldiers were helped by a different troop, and claimed victory.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    The general won a small war against the Americas