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The Stamp Act
Britain sets a tax that requires a stamp on public documents, this made the people mad and the Stamp Act started. -
The Boston Massacre
British colonists throwing rocks, rebelling on the British troops causing the British soldiers to kill some of the Bitish coonists. -
The Boston Tea Party
Britain colonists gets angry with a new tax on tea, Sons of Liberty (British colonists) boards on British ships, dumping crates of tea into the Boston Harbor, dressed as Native Americans. -
The First Continental Congress Meets
Different representatives in different colonies got together and opposed British taxes. -
Paul Revere's Ride
Paul Revere makes his famous ride to warn the colonists that the British soldiers are coming, during the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
A small war starts between the British and the Americans and the Americans win. -
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
The Green Mountain Boys which was led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold, captures Fort Ticonderoga from the British. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
A major battle where took place at the Bunker/Breeds Hill between the Americans and the British. -
The Declaration of Independence is Adopted
The Continental Congress agrees to Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence. -
George Washington Crosses the Delaware
George Washington crosses the Delaware River on Christmas with his troops to suprise attack their enemies. -
America Chooses a Flag
Continental Congress adopts the American flag sewn by Betsy Ross. -
Battles of Saratoga
General John Burgoyne of the British surrenders his arrmy to the Americans during the Battle of Saratoga. -
Battle of Yorktown
The last battle of the American Revolutionary War which British General Cornwallis' surrender. -
Treaty of Paris
A treaty that was made that ended the war.
