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The Boston Tea Party
This event is important because this is when people started protesting about the taxes on the tea. The colonies eventually boycotted the tea. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
This was when the first shots were fired between the American and British troops. The British troops decided to march to Concord. -
Commander of Chief: George Washington
George Washington was named commander of chief. He was the commanding officier of the American forces in the revolutionary war. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
It was the 2 day event between the British forces under the control of George Williams Howe and American forces under Colonel William Precott. -
Declaration of Independence adopted
It was a document declaring the 13 American colonies independent from Great Britain. -
The Declaration of Independence: Signed
The document was official signed for the 13 colonies independence. -
Battle of Brooklyn
First real battle between British and American forces, for 3 days. Also called the Battle of Long Island. -
The Article of Confederation: Adopted
Its the document detailing the form of government taken after the Revolutionary War. -
Official day to the Revolutionary War ending
This event is important because this day is marked as the official day the war ended. England declared an end to the hostilities with America. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty that officially ended the Revolutionary War. It was signed by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay.
