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Stamp Act
The stamp act was where parliament put stamps on almost all products increasing its tax. Colonists protested this by not buying stamped products and becoming self sufficient. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act -
Boston Massacre
On this day in 1770 the Boston massacre occurred. A group of colonists gathered outside the customs house in Boston. they began assaulting some British soldiers until they opened fire leaving 5 dead. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-boston-massacre -
Boston Tea Party
On this day in 1773 colonists thew tea chests off British boats. This was the first protest against taxation without representation.https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party -
Lexington/Concord
The Lexington and Concord battles started on this day in 1775. These battles took a long time and were a start to the revolutionary war. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord -
Bunker Hill
On this day in 1775 the battle of bunker hill was fought. Although the Americans lost they still inflicted heavy casualties upon the British bringing a major confidence boost. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill -
Common Sense
This was a document posted by thomas paine protesting his independence. Pamphlets were the main way for ideas it get around. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-paine-publishes-common-sense -
Declaration of Independence
On this day in 1776 the declaration of independence was singed and sent to the king. This was now when America wanted to become independent and separate from Britain. http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/ -
Battle at Trenton/Princton
This was the day that general washington crossed the delaware. He then went on to win two crucial battles in the revolution. The colonists showed their anger towards the British presence. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle of Saratoga happened between September and October in 1777. This battle was the turning point for the Americans and was a crucial victory for them. https://www.saratoga.com/aboutsaratoga/battle-of-saratoga/ -
Continental army in valley forge
On this day in 1777 the continental army took refuge from the British during winter. After suffering tremendous losses genral washington chose a spot along a river to regroup over the winter months.https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/continental-army-enters-winter-camp-at-valley-forge -
War in the south/Charleston
On this date the Americans suffer their worst defeat of the war. After this battle they switched to guerrilla warfare but it showed their ability to stick and roll with the punches. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/americans-suffer-worst-defeat-of-revolution-at-charleston -
Battle of Yorktown
On this day in 1781 the Americans began the battle of Yorktown. This battle was against genral Cornwalis of the British and was pretty much the end of the revolutionary war. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-yorktown-begins
