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Stamp Act
Britain put a tax on Stamps, which angered the colonies.
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Boston Massacre
On March 5th, 1770, The Colonist started taunting the British soldiers, saying "Shoot, if you dare." A British soldier thought it was a command, and shot. 5 colonist died from gunshot wounds. -
Boston Tea party
The Colonists threw tea into the harbor to rebel against the taxes. They dressed as Indians for this act. Asymmetrical. -
Lexington and Concord
No one knows for certain who shot first, but its know as 'the shot heard around the world." While the British won Lexington, The colonist won Concord, shining hope for the revolution.
Symmetrical. -
Battle of Bunker
The British won the battle, but lost many of their men. It showed the British that this war would be costly. -
Common Sense
Thomas Paine writes a pamphlet in favor of Independence. It convinced colonists to fight for freedom.
Symmetrical. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-paine-publishes-common-sense -
Decleration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson wrote a article declaring independence from Great Britain. The people of the continental congress signed it.
Symmetrical. -
Battle at Trenton/Princeton
George Washington lead his troops across the Delaware. It was a use of gorilla warfare.
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Battle of Saratoga
The winning of this battle convinced the French to become Americas allies, -
The Continental Army sets up Winter Camp at Valley Forge
It was a hard winter for George Washington and his troops. Many of his men died, but they did extensive training that helped them win furture battles. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/continental-army-enters-winter-camp-at-valley-forge -
War in the South/Charleston
The Americans suffered greatly. They lost 5,000 men to this battle.
Symmetrical.
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Battle of Yorktown
The French and Americans surrounded British and they surrendered.
