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The Stamp act
The British taxed all paper goods in the colonies.This event was important because it sparked the idea of "no taxation without representation" in the colonies -
End of the seven years war (French and Indian War)
The Treaty of paris ends the seven years war, this will cause the british government to impose new taxes on its colonists, this is important because it will cause the boston massacre and a bunch of deaths from british soldiers. -
British troops take over boston
British troops landed in Boston and taxed citizens for paper, paint, tea etc... . This is important because the citizens then went onto boycott and basically protest the taxes and it lead to deaths. -
Britain tries to intimidate massachusetts
The British parliament passes the coercive acts. This is important because it helps out massachusetts. -
Britain forms an alliance with patriot slaves
Lord Dunmore offers freedom to any slaves of rebellious americans that fight in the war. This is important because it brings a lot of soldiers for virgina. -
War breaks out
The first shots of the revolution are shot at lexington.This is important cause its the start of the revolution. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
This was the first major action war, but the patriots are not intimidated and stand their own.This is important because it shows the britain their opponents are not scared. -
America declares Independence
America fights for a year for independence.This is important because nationilsm will grow slowly after this. -
Moores Creak: Loyalist Defeated
A force of Loyalists are defeated by a patriot army at a Bridge called Moores Creak.This is important because the patriot army is now making a comeback. -
British setback
A British force lead by Barry St. Leger is forced to retreat after a three week long battle. This is important because it sets the british army back and their plans are now longer delayed. -
Winter change for the Continental Army
This is an event where the americans got trained by a prussian soldier and became elite fighters. During this time all the winter soldiers suffered from hunger and cold. -
George crosses over the river
Washington crosses over the river on christmas night while its freezing and there's a blizzard.He suprise attacks his enemy and wins. -
George Rogers Clark attack the British in ohio country
George Rogers captures several British posts in Ohio Territory. This is important because the U.S can now expand further out and conquere more land. -
France joins the war against britain
French joins and gives military support to the Americans.Making their soldiers a lot stronger and giving them a new weapon. -
Charlestown falls to the British
The British take Charlestown and capture a large army of patriots.This is important because the British are now winning the war. -
Kings mountain victory revives Patriot Hopes
Patriot militia surround and beat a force of loyalists under patrick furgeson. This is important because it gives them hope and motivation to win the war. -
Yorktown Large British army surrenders
French and american force traps a large british army in yorktown, they couldn't fight so they surrendered.This is important because its the end of the revolution. -
Longest Siege of War
The isolated British at Ninety six have too few Britains to fight. This is important because its near the end of the war and shows that america is winning. -
Battle of cowpens
Patriot Militia Defeat a British force at cowpens. This is important because it shows that the strong british force strategy can be countered. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of paris ends the war and subments the independence of america. This is important because america is now its own country.