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American revolution
The events leading up to the American Revolution -
The Boston Massacre
Four workers shot by British troops stationed in Boston. Patriots lable the killings ''The Boston Massacre.'' -
Boston Tea Party
Massachusetts patriots dressed as Mohawk Indians protest the British Tea Act by dumping crates of tea into the Boston Harbor. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
Shots fired at Lexington and Concord. ''Minute Men'' force British troops back to Boston. George Wasington takes command of the Continental Army. -
Common Sence
Thomas Paine's ''Common Sence'' becomes an instant bestseller and pushes the colonies towards independence. -
Independance
Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence is ratified by the Congress -
Give Me Your John Hancock
The 2nd Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence -
Continental Army
The Continental Army routed along Long Island,NY. -
Please Help Us
In desperate need of finacing and arms, Ben Franklin goes to France to encorage them to ally with America -
Hessian Capture
Washington crosses the Delaware River and captures a Hessian force at Trenton, New Jersy. -
Sign Please
France signs a treaty to ally with America.
