American revolution

American Revolution

By yazzwallace

  • Boston Tea Party

    Colonist threw tea in the Boston Harbor to protest British taxes

  • Washington becomes leader

    Continental army is formed and George Washington becomes president

  • first battle

    War at Lexington and Concord starts.

  • Fourth of July

    The Declaration of Independence is signed, and the 13 colonies are freed from Great Britain.

  • A turning point

    The battle of Saratoga, the American colonists win, this is a turning point in the revolution. France allies with America

  • Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown is the last big battle. The British general surrenders to the American and French forces.

  • Treat of Paris

    The treaty of Paris is signed. This ends the American Revolution.