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Boston Massacre
Colonists threw rocks and snowballs at soldiers. Unknown gun shots, and five colonists died. It's important because it was the first instance of outright aggressiveness towards the British. -
Boston Tea Party
Protesting the Tea Act the Sins of Liberty dumped EIC Tea into the harbor. It's important because it demonstrates America's unwillingness to work with Britain. It lead further into a rebellion. -
Lexington and Concord
The British soldiers attempted to burn colonial arms. They ambushed and killed the colonists. It is important because it demonstrates that the colonists will not be easily defeated. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
In attempt to capture Boston, British troops stormed and captured the Bunker Hill. It is important because the British had 1,100 casualties proving the revolutionary war would be an equal fight. -
Battle of New York
Washington retreats in the dead of the night. It is important because the British captured New York, it was a crippling defeat for the colonists. -
Battle of Trenton
Americans sneak attack in the middle of the night. They capture an entire enemy force and only lose five men. It is important because it gives America hope -
Battle of Princeton
Washington leaves camp in the middle of the night to attack, and he defeats Cornwallis and captured Pinceton. It is important because it boots morale, massive jump in volunteer soldiers. -
Battle of Saratoga
Americans surrounded the British General Burgoyne. He ends up surrendering all of his troops. It is important because it convinces France to join Americas side. -
Battle of Yorktown
Americans and the French trap the British in Yorktown. Cornwallis surrenders his army. It is important because it ends the revolutionary war. -
Treaty of Paris
America is granted all the territory south of Canada from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. It is important because Britain recognizes America's independence.
