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Stamp Act
This was the first tax giving directly to the American Colonists by the British. This was putting tax on all paper documents in the colonies. This came when the British Empire was in dept. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act -
Boston Massacre
This event started as a loud street fight. It quickly turned into a horrible deadly, fight. The Boston Massacre affected many relationships with the American Colonists and British. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre -
Boston Tea Party
This was a political protest in Boston. The Colonists were annoyed with the British for the taxation. They dumped 342 chests of tea. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party -
Lexington and Concord
This was the start of the American Revolutionary War. Many more battles followed after this one. There was disagreements between the British and the 13 Colonies. When the war started because of the intense fires British retreated. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-lexington-and-concord -
Bunker (Breed's) Hill
This hill was used for the "Battle of Bunker Hill". The British won this Battle. This was important to be a confidence builder for the inexperienced Americans. This made the British realize that the war with the colonies would be long and tough. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-bunker-hill -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine published a pamphlet called "common sense". In this pamphlet he wrote his arguments towards American independence. Back then pamphlets were an important way to spread your thought sand ideas. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-paine-publishes-common-sense -
Declaration of Independence
Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence multiple times. This was gonna declare whether or not the U.S would have independence. Technically this was not signed till August 2nd, 1776, but we still every year celebrate "The Fourth of July". https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/declaration-of-independence -
Battle at Trenton/Princeton
Rall received warning of movement from the colonists, but they were so exhausted and not ready for Washington's attack at Trenton. Cornwallis woke to find that the opponent was not there. Washington's men were at the end of there 12 mile march to Princeton. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battles-of-trenton-and-princeton -
Battle of Saratoga
This event was a turning point for the Revolutionary War. It included two harsh battles. they fought within 18 days apart. it also was a definite result of victory for the Continental Army. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga -
Continental Army wintering at Valley Forge
This was where they camped during the cold winter. This almost was like a start and test for the American Army. Many died of disease but the ones that held it together and survived stayed with the Patriots and General Washington. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/continental-army-enters-winter-camp-at-valley-forge -
War in the south/Charleston
The Americans suffered bad from this war and took a big lost. With the win the British captured 3,000 Patriots and a good amount of munitions. They only lost 250 killed and wounded in the process. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/americans-suffer-worst-defeat-of-revolution-at-charleston -
Battle of Yorktown
This outcome of the battle, Virgina marked the ending of the last major battle of the American Revolution. This was a start of a new nations independence. Washington's reputation was known as a great leader and a future election as the first president of the U.S. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown
