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King George III
Kibng George III was the head monarch of England at the time of the revolution. He rejected the American's plea for peace to reconcille relations, and he declared America in a state of rebellion. Lived June 4, 1738- Janurary 28, 1780. -
Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was the first of many taxes to be imposed on the colonies by Parliament. It's purpose was to earn money for the crown after the French and Indian war and the enforcement of the Navigation Acts. This caused the colonists to grow weary of the looming power of Britain that could risk their rights as the colonies. It was finally repealed in 1766. -
Boston Massacre
Colonists started to becoe aggravated with having to quarter British troops, so a group of colonists started to harrass guards near the custom house. The guards fired at them and five people were killed.Sam Adams called it a massacre to boil an anti-British feeling. It served as a catalyst for the independence movement,. -
First Continental Congress
The first Continental Cogress met in Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from September 5, 1774 until October 26, 1776. It consisted delegates from all of the colonies except for Georgia. The radical faction was lead by Patrick Henry and John and Samuel Adams. The moderates were led by George Washington and John Dickinson. Lastly, the conservatives were led by John Jay and Joseph Galloway. It served as a way to mend ties with Britain without resorting to cecession first. -
Paul Revere's "Midnight Ride"
Paul Revere was an Americasn patriot who was best kinown for his work during the battles of Concord and Lexington. as the British were encroqaching on th etown of Concord to take arm, Paul Revere went from house to tavern and so on to warn the people and gather troops. He lived from December 21, 1734- May 10, 1818. -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
These battles took place in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts and were the battles that started the American Revolution. The outcome came out to the British succeeding in getting American fire arms, but the Americans succeeded at keeping away and killing more British militants. -
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Battle of Bunker Hill
The battle of Bunker Hill was one of the first battles of the war and it was located on the Charlestown Peninsula on the North side of Boston Harbour. The British were cons8idered the winners of the battle after taking over the forts, but it showed the advantages that the Americans had over the British. -
George Washington Elected Head of Continental Army
George Washington was a former redcoat turned patriot who was elected as the first head of the first continental army of America. His biggest, and most victorious, battle was at the Battle of Yorkstown where he made Lord Cornwalis surrender his British troops, and it was the battle that ended the war. He later became the first President of the United States. He lived from Februrary 22, 1732- December 14, 1799. -
Thomas Paine Publishes 'Common Sense'
Thomas Paine published a work entitled 'Common Sense' that held a big influence on the colonies. In th epampphlet it persuaded the colonists that they should declare immediate independance from Britain. Lived Janurary 9, 1737- June 8, 1809 and was a patriot. -
Declaration Of Independence
The Declaration of Independence served as an official retraction of America under British rule. The declatation listed specific grievances against King George III and lsited justifications of revolution. It was introduced to congress by Richard Henry Lee and written by Thomas Jefferson and was signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. -
Battle of Trenton
This battle was located near Trenton, New Jersey from December 26, 1776 until December 26, 1776. The Americans won by taking over the German Hessians sent by England. it enstilled confidence into the Continental Army, and it's major significance was that it rqaised enlistment into the Continental army. -
Battle of Brandywine
This battle was located at Brandywine Creek, Pennsylvania towards the start of the war. The British won the battle by taking over congress's home of Pennsylvania and kiled or caqptured about 1,100 patriots. This battle also caused the Americans to lose most of their canons after their horses fell during battle. -
Lord Cornwallis Surrenders to Washington
Lord Cornwallis was a British army officer who had several successes earlier during the revolution winning British victories at New York, Brandywine and Camden. In 1781,he moved his forces to Virginia, where he was defeated at the Battle of Yorktown which became the last significant battle of the American Revolution. He lived from december 31, 1738- October 5, 1805. -
Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown was the last significant war of the revolution. Lord Cornwallis and his British troops triend to take over th etown of Yorktown, Virginia. The Americans won led by George Washinton. -
Treaty of Paris 1783
After Lord Cornwallis was defeated at Yorktown, Britain's interest in the war declined. Parliament was replaced by Whig leaders who wanted to end the war, so a peace treaty, named the Treaty of Paris, was signed in Paris, France by all who acted in the war to officially end it.
