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The Stamp Act forced the colonists to pay taxes on printed items such as newspapers, playing cards, and pamphlets. -
The Boston Massacre was a violent clash between the British soldiers and led by the Sons of Liberty..This caused tensions to rise and more colonists to be upset with the British. -
The Tea Act was passed by Britain in May 1773. It charged a tax on all tea purchased in the colonies. The sons of did not like it and planned a huge protest -
The Intolerable Act was a result of the British fury over the Boston Tea Party. -
The battle of Lexington was the first battle of the Revolutionary War. -
In the war there was 700 British regulars.The British were led by Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith.
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The British suffered 583 Killed and wounded.While the rebels counted 200. -
Valley Forge was the winter encampment site. The Continental army was led by General George Washington.