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George Washington
George Washington's central role was securing independance. He was involved in the Battle of Trenton, the Battle of Long Island, and many more. 1732- 1799 Patriot -
Paul Revere
A patriot in the revolutionary war, Paul Revere is most famous for allerting the militia that the British are coming. (1734-1818) -
George III
Although George III wont the Seven Years War, this loyalst didn't prove succesful in the Revolutionary War. (1738-1820) -
Nathanael Greene
Nathanael Greene was a major general in the continental army. He took place in the Battle of Long Island (1742-1786) -
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was a patriot who wrote the Decloration of Independence. He lived from 1743-1826. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was a tax, created by the brittish Parliment following the Molassas Act, that taxed Sugar, lumber, coffee, and wine in the colonies. It infuriated colonists because of economic depression. -
Boston Massacre
The killing of five colonists by British regulators was known as the Boston Massacre. The British openly fired into a group of Patriots. It caused a lot of tension between the colonists and British. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest by the Sons of Liberty against the British taxes. The Patriots dressed up as Indiands and dumber all the Tea in the Biston Harbor. It caused British to send in troops. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
First major battle of the American Revolution on and around Breeds Hill, the British won, but the Patriots almost won so it was a moral Victory. -
Decloration of Independence
The Decloration of Independence, written by the Thomas Jefferson at the Continental Congress, declared that the thirteen colonies were their own soverign state. It established the new nation. -
Battle of Trenton
The Battle of Trenton was a huge victory for the Continental Army. The moral boost near Trenton, NJ after crossing the Deleware River really helped the Patriota. -
Battle of Brandywire
The British defeated the Americans and forced them to withdrawl to Philidelphia. Near Chadds Ford River in Pennsylvania, most of the patriots were able to escape. -
Battle of Saratoga
The Patriots won this battle south of Saratoga, NY. It was the turning point of the War where the British General surrendered 5000 British and Hessian troops to the Patriots. -
Valley Forge
Winter 177-1778, Valley Forge was the site of camp for the continental army. Starvation and disease killed over 2,500 Americans. 20 Miles North West of Philidelphia, this event caused a much lower moral. -
Battle of Yorktown
Patriots lead by George Washinton win this battle which lead to overall victory.
