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Intolerable Acts
The "Intolerable Acts" were a series of laws made to punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party. They included closing the New York Harbor and increasing British authority. This was a main reason the war started. Photo:http://americajl.weebly.com/uploads/2/4/8/8/24880925/7704352_orig.png -
Capturing New York
In 1776, the British raided and captured New York. This was supposed to split the colonies in half so it would be easier for the British to conquer the Americans. Photo: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/a8/b6/44/a8b644f59e4a607c5181698e68195638.jpg -
Battles of Saratoga
The Battles of Saratoga were a turning point in the war because they convinced other European nations to join the American cause. Picture: http://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.timetoast.com/public/uploads/photos/9407794/surrender-general-burgoyne_tiny_landscape.jpg?1484671658 -
The French Join the Patriots
The effect of the Battles of Saratoga was that France finally publicly allied with the Americans. This was one of the main reasons the Patriots won the war. Picture: http://wallpapercave.com/wp/4bVDS7e.jpg -
The British Take Charlestown
The British aimed for Charlestown because they wanted to control the southern region. This would help them in the war by giving them access to the southeastern coast, giving them more naval support. Picture: http://s3.amazonaws.com/mtv-main-assets/files/resources/siege-of-charleston.jpg -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was an important battle in the Revolutionary War. It pretty much decided the fate of the conflict between Britain and America. The Americans were victorious! Picture: https://i.embed.ly/1/display/resize?key=1e6a1a1efdb011df84894040444cdc60&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstoriesofusa.com%2Fimages%2Fbattle-of-yorktown-1781.jpg&width=810
