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Stamp Act
It was the first internal tax levied directly on American colonists by the British government. The act which imposed a tax on all paper documents in the colonies was forced by the British Empire because they were deep in debt from the Seven Years’ War and they wanted money. -
Boston Massacre
Was a bloody and deadly riot fought by the British soldiers and American colonists. It is unclear which side started the riot. The news report suggested the British started it so they got a bad wrap. -
Boston Tea Party
342 chests of tea owned by the British, were dumped into the ocean. American colonists were disguised as Mohawk's as they protested against taxation without representation. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
This was the battle that sort of kicked off the Revolutionary War. it was the cause of all the Act's and loss of the American's freedom that led to the War. -
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Common Sense: Thomas Paine
"Common Sense", was published by Thomas Paine which challenged the authority of the British government. One of the first documents asking for freedom from Great Britain. -
Declaration of Independence
Is a document written by Thomas Jefferson declaring independence from Great Britain. It is one of the three founding documents of the U.S. government. -
Battle of Trenton/Princeton
Washington defeated an alarming force of Hessian mercenaries before withdrawing. A week later he returned to Trenton to lure British forces south, then executed a daring night march to capture Princeton on January 3rd. -
Continental Army Wintering at Valley Forge
Valley Forge is where Washington and his troops set camp during the winter of 1777-1778. Valley Forge is known as the birthplace of the American Army. -
Battle of Saratoga
The battle lasted eighteen days. It is thought to be a turning point in the War. The victory inspired the Americans and triggered the French to get involved. -
Siege of Charleston
After six weeks of battle, Major Benjamin Lincoln who was commanding the Charleston garrison surrendered to the British. This is considered to be the worst American defeat in the War. -
Battle of Yorktown
General Washington commanding a force of 17,000 French and continental troops starts to battle against British General Lord Cornwallis and his some 9,000 British troops. This is considered the most important battle in the Revolutionary War.
